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Harmonia Chamber is an imagined radio station exclusively dedicated to classical chamber music, bypassing symphonies and operas in favor of intimate small ensemble works. Accessibility is central to its philosophy, aiming to engage both seasoned aficionados and newcomers with beautiful, emotionally resonant pieces. High-quality recordings are prioritized, emphasizing technically excellent, musically insightful, and emotionally compelling performances. The station provides context through short, informative segments about composers, historical periods, instruments, and musical forms. Harmonia Chamber's programming covers a broad range of chamber music including string quartets by Haydn to contemporary composers, piano trios by Beethoven and Shostakovich, string trios/quintets/sextets by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak, and wind ensembles by Mozart and Hindemith. It will broadcast sonatas from Bach to Prokofiev and vocal chamber music by Schubert, Schumann and Fauré. The station features thematic programming blocks like 'Morning Serenade,' 'Afternoon Reflections,' 'Evening Concert Hall,' 'Composer Spotlight,' 'Instrumental Focus,' and 'New Voices.' Regular features include 'Chamber Chat' which are short interviews with musicians, composers, and musicologists. Also included are 'Behind the Music' which explores the history of specific pieces, 'Ensemble Spotlight' which features outstanding chamber music ensembles, and 'Listener's Choice' a weekly program for listener requests. Harmonia Chamber presenters are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing informative commentary. The station's user-friendly website and app offer program schedules, composer biographies, and links to purchase recordings, supplemented by an active social media presence.