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A sophisticated mix of classical music, and many other music styles from around the world. You'll hear new releases, concert information, a daily 'Spotlight' and news items regarding things musical.

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Spotlight! - daily at 5.45pm

Every week we 'spotlight' a particular musical term, instrument, style, composer or artist.

From Monday 15 March

Patter Songs

Patter songs - tongue-twisting rhyming songs, usually for bass or baritone, that are show-pieces for some of the comic characters in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. They're not the only ones to have written patter songs though - it's an operatic tradition that began during the baroque and continues to the present day.

On The Verandah - daily at 6.45pm

From Monday 15 March

Nat Bartsch Trio

A jazz piano trio based in Melbourne, the Nat Bartsch Trio showcase Nat's original compositions.

Competition - Picture The Music - winners

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Classic Drive is pleased to announce the 14 lucky winners of the ‘Picture The Music’ competition who each receive a season subscription to their state orchestra’s 2010 season. Judged by Julia Lester and Julie Howard. View the photos »

Listen to the latest program

Tuesday 16 March 2010

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