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9:00 am
Mornings
With Martin BuzacottNew releases, classic performances plus the latest news and stories from the world of music.
12:00 pm
Midday
With Margaret ThrosbyInterview guests share their stories and choice of music.
1:00 pm
Afternoons
With Julian DayFeaturing major classical performers and highlights from our exclusive collection of Australian concerts.
4:00 pm
Classic Drive
With Christopher LawrenceIt's the best way to come home. Classic Drive is a journey through classical sounds to relax your mind and soothe your soul.
7:00 pm
Evenings
With Simon HealyConcerts from Australian and international ensembles.
12:00 am
Overnight
Featuring Australia's finest musicians, all night long.
6:00 am
Classic Breakfast
With Phillip SametzThere is no better way to start your day. Classic Breakfast brings you three hours of music to energise and inspire you for the day ahead.
9:00 am
Mornings
With Martin BuzacottNew releases, classic performances plus the latest news and stories from the world of music.
12:00 pm
Midday
With Margaret ThrosbyInterview guests share their stories and choice of music.
Program Schedule

2017 line-up

A new presenter, a new program and a new weekend spot for Margaret Throsby: there are some exciting changes ahead for ABC Classic FM.

2017 line-up

Australia's young musos

Australia's young musos

Mairi meets four young Australian musicians who are forging their musical careers in the competitive classical music world.

Margaret Sutherland

Margaret Sutherland

Graham explores the life and work of one of Australia's most important female composers.

Slip, Slop, Slap

Slip, Slop, Slap

Phillip Sametz invites you to choose your favourite summer music for a special sunscreened edition of Classic Breakfast.

Actress Roberta Taylor

Tue 22 Nov, 12:00pm on Midday

Actress Roberta Taylor has starred in iconic English television series including EastEnders, The Bill and Bleak House.

Ensemble Liaison: Noir

Tue 22 Nov, 8:00pm on Evenings

Recorded in May in the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, this concert explores intriguing sonorities and sound worlds in music by Bloch, Doh...

Cricket commentator Jim Maxwell

Wed 23 Nov, 12:00pm on Midday

Broadcaster Jim Maxwell's voice is one of the sounds of the Australian summer.

Death and Love: The Bard Speaks

Mon 21 Nov, 1:00pm on Afternoons

Ludovico's Band is joined by renowned author Rodney Hall to explore the words of Shakespeare interspersed with delightful music of...

Ecologist Culum Brown

Mon 21 Nov, 12:00pm on Midday

Associate Professor Culum Brown specialises in the behaviour of fish.

A Year's End

Sun 20 Nov, 10:00pm on For The God Who Sings

The Christian year in the west celebrates Heaven's authority over earthly principalities with the patron of sacred music and her h...

Deluxe Versailles Experience

Listen to Classic Drive for your chance to win a trip to Canberra to see Versailles: Treasures from the Palace.

ACO: Celebrating 40 Years

Celebrate the orchestra's ruby anniversary with a special commemorative album.

Students of Fritz Hart

We're shining the spotlight on the pupils of Fritz Hart.

Keys To Music celebrates Australian Music Month.