Classic 100 in Concert returns to ABC TV and ABC iview this June – As announced live on ABC Classic Breakfast with Dr Megan Burslem this morning, voting in the Classic 100: Piano is now officially open.
Music lovers are invited to nominate their favourite pieces for the highly-anticipated classical music event, as this year’s countdown celebrates the Piano – an instrument that has shaped and inspired generations. From solos to sonatas, the music you practiced at piano lessons to concertos that fill a concert hall, ABC Classic is ready to celebrate all the emotions, sounds, and colours of one of Australia’s favourite instruments across one huge weekend in June.
Cast your votes via the ABC Classic 100 website before 1pm AEST on Monday, 2 June, then tune in to hear the countdown of Australia’s 100 favourite piano pieces from 10am AEST on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June on ABC Classic and the ABC listen app.
Following the nationwide vote, audiences can continue to celebrate Australia’s favourite piano pieces live with the return of the Classic 100 in Concert.
Hosted by Dr Megan Burslem and Jeremy Fernandez, the unforgettable evening will premiere Saturday, 21 June at 7.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
Led by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Conductor in Residence and Creative Director Benjamin Northey, the Classic 100 in Concert will bring some of the most beloved piano classics to life, performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Acclaimed pianist and host of ABC’s The Piano, Andrea Lam,will join a stellar lineup of guests delivering an unforgettable music experience. The full program and artists will be announced once the votes are counted.
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About the ABC Classic 100
Now in its 24th year, ABC’s Classic 100 is a treasured event among music lovers. Each year, ABC Classic asks audiences to nominate their favourite pieces in a particular category, counting down the results across an exciting weekend in June.
Head to the ABC Classic 100 website for more information on this year’s countdown and the Classic 100 in Concert.
ABC Classic 100: Piano – Key Dates:
Monday, 5 May, 8am AEST – Voting Opens
Monday, 2 June, 1pm AEST – Voting Closes
Saturday, 7 & Sunday 8, June, 10am AEST – ABC Classic 100: Piano Saturday 21 June, 7:30pm: Classic 100 in Concert
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Classic 100 in Concert returns to ABC TV and ABC iview this June
