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Live: The Classic 100 countdown has begun but who will be the Greatest of All Time?

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • ABC Classic listeners are voting for the greatest classical music piece of all time in the annual Classic 100 countdown.
  • The countdown from #50 to #1 is being broadcast live, with listeners able to catch up on earlier segments online.
  • The event is a major occasion on the classical music calendar, with the results eagerly anticipated by the public.

The annual ABC Classic 100 countdown has commenced, marking a significant event for classical music enthusiasts in Australia. This year's theme, "Greatest of All Time," invites listeners to cast their votes for the most esteemed classical music pieces.

Listeners can follow the live broadcast as the top 50 selections are revealed. For those who missed the initial countdown of pieces ranked #100 to #51, all segments are available for catch-up on the ABC Classic website. Additionally, highlights from yesterday's broadcast, including the final five entries, can be found on the ABC Classic Instagram page.

My name's Velvet Winter, I'm a reporter for ABC Arts and I'll be your guide through today's countdown. But I won't be going it alone, I'll be joined by ABC Classic's Janine Marshman!

— Velvet WinterIntroduction by the live blog reporter.

Reporter Velvet Winter from ABC Arts is guiding the audience through the countdown from #50 to #1, accompanied by ABC Classic's Janine Marshman. The event is a cornerstone of the classical music calendar, generating considerable public interest and engagement.

Yesterday our friends over at ABC Classic went through your #100-51 picks and we have the honour of taking you through all the way from #50 to your #1 piece.

— Velvet WinterExplaining the scope of the live blog coverage.
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