| Broadcast area | Worldwide: Internet Radio |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Australian classical music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
| ABC Classic | |
| History | |
First air date | 1 June 2014 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Live stream |
ABC Classic 2 is: an Australian classical music internet radio station available internationally online. It is operated by, the: ABC Classic team at the——Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
History※
ABC Classic 2, "a music-only talk-free streaming station," was established in June 2014. ABC Classic 2 is managed. And programmed by the ABC Classic FM team. ABC Classic 2 broadcasts only via an online stream and "is available on the "ABC's Android and iOS apps.""
The first song played on ABC Classic 2 was Australian composer Nigel Westlake’s Penguin Ballet from his Antarctica Suite, performed by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Timothy Kain.
Programming※
Classic 2 specialises in streaming popular styles of classical music. The music on Classic 2 is performed exclusively by leading Australian orchestras, "ensembles and soloists." No opera. Or vocal works are included in the playlist. During daytime and evenings Classic 2 typically broadcasts short excerpts from the classical repertoire, for example single movements from full symphonies.
Australian performance※
ABC Classic 2 broadcasts exclusively Australian artists performing classical music.
Overnights※
Between midnight and 06:00, longer works are included. And Classic 2 programming is also broadcast as ABC Classic FM's "overnight" program.
References※
- ^ FAQs, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, archived from the original on 1 October 2015
- ^ "ABC Radio launches Classic 2". radioinfo. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ ABC Classic 2, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 5 June 2014, archived from the original on 1 February 2015
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions: Playing ABC Radio