4MBS Classic FM’s General Manager remembers “the voice of classical music”.

Howard Laurie Ainsworth AM
Broadcaster
Born October 19, 1931, Brisbane
Died September 6, 2015, Brisbane

Howard Ainsworth was the voice of classical music in Brisbane for 50 years. His broadcasting career began in 1963 when he became an announcer on ABC Radio in Brisbane. After leaving the ABC in 1991 he worked at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music for about two years as the Coordinator of Adult Education. During that time he became a volunteer presenter for 4MBS Classic FM, Brisbane’s classical music community radio station. In 1993 Howard became the Broadcasts Manager of 4MBS Classic FM – a role that he continued to fill right up until his death aged 83 after a short battle with cancer.

His contribution to the cultural life of this state was immense and unmatched by any other broadcaster. His signature radio program, Music Lover’s Choice, was heard every Saturday morning for 40 years – at first on 4QG and for the last 23 years on 4MBS Classic FM. Howard’s guest on the program would select their favourite classical music and Howard would interview them...