ABC Classic and ABC Jazz proudly present the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument – Australia’s biggest classical music event. The search for the country’s favourite instrument kicks off today, with voting now open for the 2023 countdown!
Now in its 22nd year, the Classic 100 is a highly anticipated event among music lovers. Each year, the countdown features a different theme, and in 2023, we’re inviting audiences to vote for their favourite instrument from all musical cultures and traditions, including classical, jazz, pop, folk and everything in between.
“We can’t wait to find out what instruments our listeners love hearing and what will be Australia’s number one. I’m sure there will be a few surprises in the top 100. I hope my favourite, the dulcitone, will make it,” said ABC Classic and ABC Jazz Content Manager Kat McGuffie.
In need of some vote-spiration? Head to the ABC Classic website to find out the top ten picks from ABC Classic and ABC Jazz presenters.
ABC Classic has also shared the details of the Classic 100 in Concert. For the very first time, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will bring highlights of the Classic 100 countdown to life in a special two-part concert series at Hamer Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre, on Thursday 22 June and Friday 23 June 2023.
Head to the ABC Classic 100 website to cast your vote. Voting closes 5 June 2023. Then, join us on June 10-11 as we count down the top 100 instruments nominated by you. The countdown will be broadcast live on ABC Classic and ABC Jazz and on the ABC listen app.
Image: Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument (supplied)