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Beethoven reigns in 2025 ABC Classic 100 poll

Australia crowns Beethoven king of the keys (again) as the 'Emperor' Concerto takes out this year's piano-centric poll.

June 10, 2025
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Voting opens for ABC Classic 100

Just you thought you were done with casting your vote – the poll for ABC Classic 100 has opened.

May 5, 2025
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Pop up pianos on offer

Need a free piano to enhance your public space? This could be your chance.

April 1, 2025
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ABC Classic announces new programs and Classic 100 Countdown

Four new programs and the chance to vote for your favourite works for piano in 2025.

January 16, 2025
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Ode to Joy tops ABC “feel good” poll

Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor – famous for its finale 'Ode To Joy' – has now topped the Classic 100 countdown for a fourth time.

June 9, 2024
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Australia’s favourite instrument revealed

The curtain has been lifted on the winner of ABC's 2023 Classic 100 Countdown. Which instrument makes our heart sing the loudest?

June 13, 2023
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Voting opens for 2023 Classic 100 Countdown

Do you pick the piano, or do you favour the flute? The polls are open for Australians to choose their favourite instruments.

May 1, 2023
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ABC Classic reveals 2023 Classic 100 Countdown Theme

Vote for your favourite instrument in this year’s Countdown, a celebration of music ‘from the piano to the pipa’.

January 30, 2023
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ABC reveals 2022 Classic 100 theme

This year ABC Classic is looking to find Australia’s favourite music from almost a century of cinema, TV, and video games.

May 13, 2022
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Who’s the composer Australia can’t live without?

Ahead of the ABC Classic 100 countdown this weekend, we get some tantalising hints about which composers have made the final cut.

June 6, 2019

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