ABC Classic 2
| Company type | Online radio station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Classical music broadcasting |
| Founded | June 2014 |
Area served | Worldwide (online streaming) |
| Products | Classical music streaming |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Website | www |
ABC Classic 2 is an online classical music radio station from Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and overseen by the team behind ABC Classic. It offers worldwide streaming via the internet and can be accessed through ABC’s Android and iOS mobile applications.
History
Initiated in June 2014, ABC Classic 2 is a music-only streaming platform that excludes talk segments. The station presents a carefully selected collection of classical pieces performed solely by prominent Australian orchestras, ensembles, and solo musicians. Its first broadcasted piece was Nigel Westlake’s Penguin Ballet from the Antarctica Suite, performed by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra alongside Timothy Kain.
Programming
The station concentrates on well-known classical genres, deliberately omitting opera and vocal compositions. Its playlist mainly consists of brief excerpts from the classical canon, such as individual movements from symphonies, designed to appeal to audiences interested in accessible yet sophisticated Australian classical music interpretations.
Australian performance
All content on ABC Classic 2 features performances exclusively by Australian classical musicians.
Overnights
Between midnight and 6:00 AM, ABC Classic 2 airs extended compositions, which also serve as the overnight programming for ABC Classic.