The Friends of KING.org is an origination that supports Beethoven, a nonprofit cooperation. The mission of Beethoven is to support the appreciation and performance of operatic, symphonic and chamber music. This is accomplished by broadcasting the classical music you love on 98.1 Classical KING FM and over the Internet.
Click here to become a member, renew your membership or donate.
KING-FM, a commercial radio station, makes substantial annual contributions to the arts in the Puget Sound region, thanks to an unparalleled ownership arrangement created by the Bullitt family. Legendary broadcaster Dorothy Bullitt created KING-FM in 1948 specifically to bring classical music to the Northwest. That visionary act was just one of many achievements that marked her leadership of King Broadcasting Company, where she served the public through excellence in radio and television until she died in 1989.
The ownership of King Broadcasting Company passed to her daughters, Priscilla Collins and Harriet Bullitt upon her death. They decided in 1992 to sell most of the holdings of King Broadcasting and devote themselves to philanthropy. Because the sale of KING-FM might have jeopardized the future of classical music on the radio in the Seattle-Tacoma market, however, they put KING-FM under the control of a newly-created company, Classic Radio, Inc., which is the present licensee of KING-FM. In turn, they donated their shares in that for-profit company to Beethoven, a nonprofit corporation.
Today KING FM carries forward this tradition of service in multiple ways.
KING FM brings you five online channels to suit your every mood. Thank you for tuning in! Great Music. All Day.
Here's what people from around the globe are saying about KING FM and the music they love ... "I live in Jakarta, and no classical music program in my city. Bravo to you all. I am really really happy to find you." -- Riama, (Jakarta, Indonesia)
"As a Mozart nut I want to thank you for a wonderful day of music." -- John, KING FM Listener
"61 years old not retired yet so not too many hours to listen King FM as I'd like. The best radio around, keep it up and running. I wish you all a happy, healthy and wealthy 2010." -- Cesar, (Sao Paulo, Brazil) "Ever since I became aware of good music around me, I remember KING FM being there. It is a wonderful privilege to have this kind of spirit lifting and altering experience ... the calmness and expressiveness of classical music that you provide; help to keep our cool heads." -- Laura, KING FM Facebook Fan "Thanks for wonderful musics ... my heart is always with you" -- KING FM Listener, (Manisa, Turkey)
"Thank you, Thank you for playing so much of my favorite Impressionist music. Feeds my soul. Doesn't hurt that I was born on Ravel's birthday." -- Syra, KING FM Facebook Fan
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