ABC Classic FM

ABC Classic FM has been the soundtrack to Australian mornings, afternoons, and evenings for decades. It's classical, sure - but not stuffy. The programming balances the warhorses (Beethoven's Fifth, Vivaldi's Four Seasons) with lesser-known gems from Baroque to contemporary. You might hear a Mozart symphony followed by a piece from living Australian composer Brett Dean. That's the point: it's curated, not algorithmic. The presenters know their stuff and it shows - they'll tell you why that recording matters, or what to listen for in the second movement. The live broadcasts from the Sydney Oper…