KING-FM changes prompt big response

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The Seattle Times received 70 messages from readers about changes at KING-FM, all questioning the departures of George Shangrow and Tom Dahlstrom.

We welcome your thoughts, no matter what your viewpoint. E-mail us at talktous@seattletimes.com.

Here are a few your e-mails:

"As a supporter (financial and otherwise) of Seattle Opera and Seattle Symphony and a member of the Seattle Opera Guild, I am very disturbed, as I'm sure many others are, at the direction in which our classical music station is being taken by the current management.

"The removal of those who were probably the two most popular personalities at the station and the disappearance of 'From the Top,' a truly delightful and inspirational program for our upcoming young performers is, to say the least, an insult to the loyal listeners who have no other options for this type of content."

— William B. Burstiner

"As a longtime listener and supporter, I recently queried station manager Bob Goldfarb about the absence of one of our household's favorite Saturday night treats, 'Soundtrack Cinema,' which has also been taken off the program roster, and was told that the station is moving away from 'hour-long programs devoted to a specific type of music.'

"By the way, this correspondence occurred as the program with movie composer Howard Shore sold out at Benaroya Hall.

"Surely this audience is among the demographic Goldfarb is searching for.
 
"However, I don't believe it will include us, as we are on the verge of leaving KING — before we are asked to leave."

— Patricia Paquette

"Tom Dahlstrom was the highlight of my listening on KING-FM. ... He was fabulous, witty, sensitive and a fine guy. He also provided musical insights as he hosted his show. — Joy Rogers