| The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II was held on 19 September. Selections include hymns and anthems, music by renowned British composers like Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams, a piece by former Master of the Queen's Music, Australian Malcolm Williamson, as well as traditional laments performed by the Queen's Piper.
On Australia's National Day of Mourning, Margaret Throsby celebrated the life of the Queen through music, in a special two-hour program. Hear music composed especially for Queen Elizabeth II's wedding, the Coronation and other big events, as well as some more lighthearted music from musicals she loved.
Find out all of the music featured at the Queen's funeral
Listen to Margaret's celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s life through music |
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12 school-aged ensembles from around the country compete in the leading national competition for emerging chamber musicians. | 1PM, FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER |
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Join Alice Keath on Saturday Baroque to hear the second volume of Les Arts Florissants recording project of the Monteverdi Madrigals, plus the ensemble's interpretation of Vivaldi's Great Venetian Mass, and some Charpentier. | LISTEN ONLINE NOW |
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ABC Classic and ABC Jazz have launched the second year of a fund to support the creation of new music works from emerging and diverse Australian voices. | APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW |
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Viola virtuoso Roger Benedict and renowned pianist Simon Tedeschi reimagine masterpieces by Debussy and Ravel for the rich, mellow tone of the viola. | BUY AND STREAM ONLINE |
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