Little Rock Public Radio announced it has received a $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor to support KLRE Classical 90.5.
In a news release, Little Rock Public Radio said the donation comes at a key time for the classical music station, which is in need of equipment upgrades and infrastructure repairs at the site of KLRE’s transmitter.
“We have an anonymous donor who knows about these issues and cares very much about preserving KLRE for future generations,” Jonathan Seaborn, general manager of Little Rock Public Radio, said in a statement. “In the future, we will probably need between $250,000 and $500,000 to complete the needed repairs at the transmitter site. This gift allows us to get started on the work and is a huge step in the right direction for KLRE.”
Little Rock Public Radio had already started work by removing overgrown trees that were in danger of hitting KLRE’s transmitter during storms.
“This gift means a lot to us at Little Rock Public Radio, especially knowing that someone out there cares so much about classical music in Arkansas,” Seaborn said. “Most people would guess that classical music isn’t always commercially viable, even though it brings immense joy and culture to the world.
“We need the support of the community to ensure continued access to the arts in communities that otherwise wouldn’t have access. We are excited to be good stewards of this gift and want to bring quality classical music to central Arkansas for decades to come.”
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