Are you curious why classical music was part of early radio and television?
There was no computer complied database of music but there was a huge storehouse of music they could play without having to pay the writer.
The Lone Ranger theme for example was the William Tell Overture.
Yes but you know they decided on classical, and not other types of available music for people were familiar with it.
It was part of the culture.
For example, I grew up in a home that listened to the Met Opera every Saturday.
And our school brought us to an opera every year, as well as to one to three classical concerts. playing at the local opera house.
We were educated and steeped in Western civilization.