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Everything you need to know about the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • ABC Classic is counting down the 100 greatest classical music pieces of all time, as chosen by listeners, on June 6 and 7.
  • The countdown, themed 'Greatest of All Time,' will air daily from 10 AM AEST, with local times adjusted across Australia.
  • Listeners can tune in via ABC Classic radio, streaming online, the ABC Listen app, or DAB/digital radio; voting has now closed.

ABC Classic is set to broadcast its highly anticipated 'ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time' countdown on June 6 and 7. This annual event celebrates the top 100 classical music pieces selected by the station's listeners, with this year's theme focusing on the ultimate 'Greatest of All Time.'

The countdown will commence at 10 AM AEST each day and will be broadcast live across the country. Specific local times have been provided for various Australian states and territories, ensuring listeners can follow along regardless of their location. For instance, in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and ACT, the countdown runs from 10 AM to 6 PM, while Western Australia begins at 8 AM and concludes at 4 PM.

Listeners have multiple avenues to tune into the countdown. The broadcast will be available on ABC Classic radio, accessible through streaming online via the ABC Classic website, and via the ABC Listen app. Digital radio listeners can tune in on DAB, and traditional FM radio is also an option. Additionally, a live blog will run on the ABC News site on Sunday, June 7, from 9:30 AM AEST, offering behind-the-scenes insights from the ABC Classic studio.

Voting for this year's countdown has officially closed, with listeners advised to participate early next year when voting opens in May. For those who miss parts of the live countdown, recordings will be available on the ABC Listen app and the ABC Classic website. A 4CD highlights compilation is also available for pre-order. The station will also play music that narrowly missed the top 100 from June 8 to June 12.

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