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Classic Live: Simone Young conducts Richard Strauss

Live at the Sydney Opera House, Simone Young conducts the Sydney Symphony in music by Richard Strauss including Metamorphosen, Also sprach Zarathustra, and Burleske featuring pianist Andrea Lam.

Simone Young conducts the Sydney Symphony string section, her left arm extended and her right holds the baton in front of her.

Duration: 2 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: FriFri 5 Sep 2025 at 10:00amTopic: Special Features

The new romantics

Learn about what was happening during the Romantic period, and how composers like Beethoven, Chopin and Berlioz were inspired by the world around them.

oil painting depicting country scenes, including cows

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: SatSat 6 Sep 2025 at 2:00amTopic: Music Class

Guide to Listening: BBC Proms on ABC Classic

The BBC Proms bring together the best musicians from around the world. Here's your guide to listening on ABC Classic through September.

Khatia Buniatishvili plays a grand piano with an orchestra string section in the background. Her hair is flying out behind her.

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 3:27amTopic: ABC News

Classic Live

2025 Proms: First Night of the Proms

The 2025 Proms Season opener at the Royal Albert Hall features music of Sibelius, Vaughan Williams and a world premiere from Errollyn Wallen.

Violinist Lisa Batiashvili playing Jean Sibelius's violin concerto at the First Night of the Proms in London.

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Monday 8 Sep 2025 at 3:00amMon 8 Sep 2025 at 3:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

QSO: Lior and Westlake

Nigel Westlake and Lior’s moving work to spread the message of hope, consideration, kindness and compassion

An atmospherically lit QPAC Concert Hall stage with Lior singing with the QSO

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Sunday 7 Sep 2025 at 3:00amSun 7 Sep 2025 at 3:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées: Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier

The acclaimed soprano Véronique Gens joins a stellar cast in director Krzysztof Warlikowski’s new production of Richard Strauss’s famous comic opera.

The cast of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées production of 'Der Rosenkavalier' performing on stage.

Duration: 3 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Saturday 6 Sep 2025 at 10:00amSat 6 Sep 2025 at 10:00amTopic: Saturday Night at the Opera

Musica Viva: Takács Quartet and Angie Milliken

Musica Viva turns 80 this year, and the Takács Quartet are also celebrating a birthday.

The Takacs Quartet and Angie Milliken on stage

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Saturday 6 Sep 2025 at 3:00amSat 6 Sep 2025 at 3:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

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Light a spark: rediscover your inner spring and motivation with music

With music to lift and guide you, rediscover your inner spring and spark that little bit more. Unwind and find solace in the power of music, grounded in psychology.

close up photograph of a sparkler lit on new year's eve

Duration: 25 minutes 56 seconds

Published: Monday 8 Sep 2025 at 8:00amMon 8 Sep 2025 at 8:00amTopic: Mindful Music

Vespers for the Nativity of the Virgin

Vivaldi's Vespers for the Nativity of the Virgin.

Four figures who represent the seasons dance hand in hand to the notes of the lyre.

Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Sunday 7 Sep 2025 at 12:00pmSun 7 Sep 2025 at 12:00pmTopic: For The God Who Sings

Quadruple threats

Celebrating the incredible talent of musical theatre performers who can act, sing, dance and more.

Steve Kazee playing guitar and Cristin Miloti at the piano on stage in the Broadway musical Once

Duration: 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Sunday 7 Sep 2025 at 10:00amSun 7 Sep 2025 at 10:00amTopic: The Musical Show

The music of spring

Celebrate the new season with spring-themed music by Vivaldi, Saint-Saens, Mozart, Scarlatti, Quilter, Grieg, Mahler, Wagner, Massenet and more.

A stylised early Renaissance painting of spring, featuring women gathered in a grove full of fruit beneath a cherub.

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Sunday 7 Sep 2025 at 8:00amSun 7 Sep 2025 at 8:00amTopic: The Opera Show

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The world-famous musicians who still call Australia home

From conducting elite orchestras to starring in brand new operas, Australian talent, like Simone Young and Siobhan Stagg, is shining bright on international stages.

Siobhan Stagg sings on stage with her eyes closed and her hair in a formal up-do. She wears a blue evening gown.

Published: TueTue 2 Sep 2025 at 10:00pm

Martin Buzacott retires from ABC Classic. He shares five of his favourite memories

After a long history with the ABC, Martin Buzacott has retired from ABC Classic to follow his passions. He shares five favourite memories from his time at the network.

Martin sits at a radio desk with a guest, they both face and smile at the camera.

Published: 26 Aug 2025Tue 26 Aug 2025 at 8:00pm

A new opera based on one of the world's oldest stories wins big at the 2025 Art Music Awards

Composer Jack Symonds and Sydney Chamber Opera have taken out multiple awards at the annual celebration of art music in Australia.

A man on stage painted all gold with a gold leaf crown and large gold skirt flowing outwards like he's been twirling around.

Published: 21 Aug 2025Thu 21 Aug 2025 at 11:00am

The sounds of machines can be annoying, but these artists are making them beautiful

Sound artists show beauty can still be found in a world full of technology, even the noise of IV machines and AI chatbots.

Biddy Connor holds a microphone up to the control panel of an IV machine. There is a bright pink light projected onto them.

Published: 18 Aug 2025Mon 18 Aug 2025 at 10:00pm

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Featured

Classic Live: Simone Young conducts Richard Strauss

The new romantics

Guide to Listening: BBC Proms on ABC Classic

Classic Live

2025 Proms: First Night of the Proms

QSO: Lior and Westlake

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées: Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier

Musica Viva: Takács Quartet and Angie Milliken

Featured Programs

Light a spark: rediscover your inner spring and motivation with music

Vespers for the Nativity of the Virgin

Quadruple threats

The music of spring

Read and Watch

The world-famous musicians who still call Australia home

Martin Buzacott retires from ABC Classic. He shares five of his favourite memories

A new opera based on one of the world's oldest stories wins big at the 2025 Art Music Awards

The sounds of machines can be annoying, but these artists are making them beautiful

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