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Once more onto the breach, dear friends! We start the second day of Classic 100 countdown with the sitar coming in at #40. Here are #40-#36 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. What instruments are you hoping will be in the top 10? #Classic100
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Wrapping up the first day of the countdown with the synthesiser (including Moog) at #41. We’ve heard an incredible bunch of instruments so far. Do you have some new favourites after today? Here is #45-#41 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. #Classic100
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Yes, we’ve passed the halfway point and reached #50-#46 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. #Classic100
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The conductor told the glockenspiel, xylophone, celesta and gongs to play their section twice: there will be re-percussions. Here are your #60-#51 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. Have you heard your favourite instrument yet? #Classic100
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If there was a catwalk show for musical instruments, this group from #70-#61 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument might have some strong contenders for the most beautiful! #Classic100
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We’re halfway through the first day of the countdown and the fortepiano has come in at #72. Do you think big sister pianoforte will make an appearance in the countdown? Here’s #80-#71 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. #Classic100
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Love it or hate it, the kazoo has made its appearance at #90 in this year’s Classic 100. Are you relieved or disappointed? Here are your #90-#81 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. #Classic100
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We’re off to a great start with your #100-#91 in the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument! The funky keytar is the first keyboard instrument to appear in the Classic 100. What do you think is the most interesting instrument in this eclectic group? #Classic100
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The Classic 100 Bingo is back!
Join us this weekend for the Classic 100 countdown on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June on ABC Classic & ABC Jazz and play along.
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I'll be Bach, going to order some new merch. Browse the ABC Classic range at ab.co/ABCMerch-Classic
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Only two days left to get your votes in for the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument. Voting closes 9am Monday 5 June. What's making your list?
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We know it's hard to decide on your favourite instrument for the Classic 100 but you've only got one weekend left to make the tough decision and hit submit. 😮 Get your votes in before 9am Monday 5 June!
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Did the triangle make your vote list? Only a few days left before voting closes. Make sure you get your votes in for the Classic 100: Your Favourite Instrument before 9am Monday 5 June.
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Ten gorgeous new Australian pieces inspired by the landscapes and communities of Queensland, as visited by the orchestra on their annual regional tours. bit.ly/42Dnxeh
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Three beautiful and powerful works from America’s rich contemporary classical heritage, performed by the internationally acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra (@A_C_O). bit.ly/3O6rzay
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The Classic 100 is here! This year you’re voting for your favourite instrument. Head to the ABC Classic website to vote now. abc.net.au/classic/classic10…
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We're delighted to announce @KatMcGuffie has been appointed Content Manager for ABC Classic & @ABCJazz. You will know Kat's work behind the scenes as ABC Classic's Executive Producer of Programs, including the Classic 100 and Classic Choir. She is also a composer and a director.
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