ABC Classic 2

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.

ABC Classic 2 showcases Australian artists performing classical music. The station has a self-imposed 100% Australian performance quota.

Between midnight and 06:00, longer works are included, and Classic 2 programming is also broadcast as ABC Classic FM's "overnight" program.

At Classic 2 it doesn’t matter if you know your concertos from your cantatas.

ABC Classic 2 aims to showcase Australia’s best classical musicians and put names to familiar tunes. Streaming all day, every day of the year, Classic 2 lets the music do the talking.

Station's stream is all about listening for sheer pleasure. You can talk through performances, leave your mobile phone on, and applaud whenever you want!