Classic 100 Voice
In 2016, the Australian broadcaster ABC Classic FM hosted its fourteenth annual event titled Classic 100 Voice, where listeners were encouraged to select their favorite 100 classical vocal compositions. This edition centered on the theme of "Voice," covering genres such as opera, operetta, choral works, and classical songs. The countdown was aired in descending order from June 10 through June 13.
Countdown results
The highest-ranked pieces from the list are as follows:
| Rank | Composer | Work | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beethoven, Ludwig van | Symphony No. 9 | 1824 |
| 2 | Bizet, Georges | Les pêcheurs de perles (Duet: "Au fond du temple saint") | 1863 |
| 3 | Handel, George Frederic | Messiah ("Hallelujah") | 1741 |
| 4 | Fauré, Gabriel | Requiem, Op. 48 | 1890 |
| 5 | Allegri, Gregorio | Miserere | c.1630s |
| 6 | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | Requiem, K. 626 | 1791 |
| 7 | Delibes, Léo | Lakmé ("Flower Duet: Sous le dôme épais") | 1883 |
| 8 | Strauss, Richard | "Four Last Songs" | 1948 |
| 9 | Orff, Carl | "Carmina Burana" | 1936 |
| 10 | Puccini, Giacomo | "Madama Butterfly ("Un bel dì")" | 1904 |
This compilation showcases prominent vocal masterpieces by distinguished composers from the Baroque period through to contemporary times, demonstrating public enthusiasm for classical vocal music.