ABC Classic 2

ABC Classic 2 is a classical music internet radio station available internationally online. It is operated by the ABC Classic team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).[1]

ABC Classic 2
Broadcast areaWorldwide: Internet Radio
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassical music
Ownership
OwnerAustralian Broadcasting Corporation
ABC Classic
History
First air date
1 June 2014
Links
WebcastLive stream
Websiteabcclassic2.tumblr.com

History

ABC Classic 2, a music-only talk-free streaming station, was established in June 2014.[2] ABC Classic 2 is managed and programmed by the ABC Classic FM team.[1] ABC Classic 2 broadcasts only via an online stream and is available on the ABC's Android and iOS apps.[3]

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.[2]

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.[1]

References
  1. ABC Classic 2, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 5 June 2014, archived from the original on 1 February 2015
  2. FAQs, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, archived from the original on 1 October 2015
  3. Frequently Asked Questions: Playing ABC Radio
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