Our programs View all programs below, or find a specific program by genre. Ambient Blues Classical Contemporary Folk and World Jazz Nostalgia Sacred Speciality Interviews 100% Australian Made 100% Australian Made First Monday of the month from 1 – 2pm Presented by: Julie Simonds Host Julie Simonds is joined by an Australian composer or performer. Together they explore the background to a selection their compositions or recordings. A Jazz Hour A Jazz Hour Fridays from Midday – 1pm Presented by: Barry O’Sullivan Contemporary and modern sounds of now in jazz from all corners of the globe. A focus on contemporary jazz from Australia and international recordings, with regular interviews of local and visiting musicians. AT THE OPERA AT THE OPERA Wednesdays from 8pm Presented by: Various A tradition of 40 years and more, At the Opera brings you favourite and lesser-known operas, in full. Baroque and Before Baroque and Before Fridays from 10pm – Midnight Presented by: Various A late night exploration of the music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque. Centres of Music Centres of Music Saturdays from 10 – 11.30am Presented by: Various A portrait of the varied composers who wrote music in, or about, a particular place such as a city, court, country or musical institution. Chamber Soirée Chamber Soirée Tuesdays from 10pm – Midnight Presented by: Various Chamber music in many styles and presenting groups ranging from duos to nonets. Class Act Class Act Don’t miss this Saturday, Class Act with Stephen Gard. Class Act showcases young local musicians. Whether you’re a classical aficionado or just like to unwind, check out these young musicians in their approach to excellence. Classic Jazz Classic Jazz Classic jazz from its early days and more recent jazz in the same tradition, including revivals, regional offshoots and recent recordings, such as Dixieland, Trad and New Orleans street music. Classical Guitar Society Classical Guitar Society Third Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Sue McCreadie A monthly program brought to you by members of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney. Classical Interlude Classical Interlude Thursdays from 10 – 10.30pm Presented by: Various Half an hour of magic for those moments when just a little touch suffices. Listen to a short interlude from between our regular programs. Classics All Through The Night Classics All Through The Night Saturday – Monday from Midnight – 6am Presented by: Various A program of classical music to entertain you all night long. Classics from Asia Classics from Asia Second Sunday of the month from 6 – 7pm Presented by: Various Classics from Asia presents the music of Asian civilisations, including practices with their roots in literati, court, folk, and early modern cosmopolitan music-making. Classics Till Dawn Classics Till Dawn Tuesday – Friday from 3 – 6am Presented by: Various Classical music for the wee small hours. Concert Hall Concert Hall Weekdays from 10.30am – Midday Presented by: Various An orchestral concert brought to you wherever you are. Diversions in Fine Music Diversions in Fine Music Weekdays from 9 – 10.30am Presented by: Various Exploring music from different perspectives on each day of the week. Dread Junction Dread Junction Fortnightly on Wednesdays from midnight – 2am Presented by Vince Carnovale Presenting Australia’s hottest two-hour reggae show every fortnight. A strictly Roots and Culture selection of the best new and old, featuring exclusive rare cuts and tunes from the early 60’s through to sounds of the now! Emergent Jazz Emergent Jazz Australian jazz of the 21st century, featuring tracks from Sydney’s pre-eminent jazz programs at the Uni of NSW and The Con, from high school jazz combos, and new Australian and international jazz releases. Evenings with the Orchestra Evenings with the Orchestra Fridays from 8 – 10pm Presented by: Various A showcase of music from the world’s great orchestras. Explorations Explorations Sundays from 6 – 7pm Presented by: Various An early Sunday evening opportunity to relax with a variety of musical series. Fine Afternoons Fine Afternoons Weekdays from 1 – 4pm Presented by: Various Varied classical music programs compiled for you by our knowledgeable and passionate programmers. Fine Music Breakfast Fine Music Breakfast Weekdays from 6 – 9am Presented by: Various Get your day off to a good start with Fine Music Breakfast. Fine Music Drive Fine Music Drive Weekdays from 4 – 7pm Presented by: Various Uplifting and entertaining classical music for the end of the working day. Fine Music Notes Fine Music Notes Last Tuesday of the month at 1pm Presented by Iris Zeng A sneek peek at some of the highlights of upcoming programming. Fine Music Showcase Fine Music Showcase Fine Music Showcase, is sponsored by Kawai, home of the world’s finest pianos since 1927 and a proud supporter of arts and music education in Australia. Folk Federation of NSW Folk Federation of NSW First Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Various Music complied and presented by members of the Folk Federation of NSW Friday Jazz Session Friday Jazz Session A focus on local musicians and international jazz, young and old, favourites and standards, new releases, and featuring an album of the week. Groovesville/25 O’Clock Groovesville/25 O’Clock Thursdays from midnight – 2am (week one) and 2 – 3am (week two) Presented by Ray Levis Historic Recordings Historic Recordings Third Saturday of the month from 1 – 2.30pm Presented by: Various A range of important recordings for your pleasure. Hosanna Hosanna Sundays from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Various A Fine Music tradition: sacred music on Sunday evening. In a Sentimental Mood In a Sentimental Mood The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from from 1 – 2pm With Maureen Meers Nostalgic music and artists from the 30s, 40s and 50s and occasionally beyond, in a trip down many memory lanes. In Conversation In Conversation Wednesdays from 1 – 2pm Presented by: Simon Moore OAM Each week presenter Simon Moore spends an hour in conversation with one of the greatest musicians, singers, composers or conductors, along with up-and-comers and others who influence our arts landscape. Jazz About Town Jazz About Town Welcome to Jazz About Town, the FineJazz audio guide to jazz musicians playing in Sydney, or their recent new releases…. Jazz After Hours Jazz After Hours Late night jazz, to listen and engage, and relax. Jazz After Noon Jazz After Noon Jazz After Noon will bring you jazz for a lazy afternoon, from jazz roots to today, from swing to mainstream jazz, with a good touch of nostalgia and regular appearances from the Great American Songbook. Jazz Interaction Jazz Interaction New jazz & new releases, with social media interaction. Jazz Rhythm Jazz Rhythm An eclectic blending of agreeable rhythm and melody from the New Orleans jazz roots through to recent decades, including many Australian bands. Jazz Sketches Jazz Sketches Jazz Sketches focuses on contemporary jazz, often gathered from emerging cultures and Australian sources. Just In Just In Tuesdays from 8 – 10pm Presented by: Various A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music library. Limitless and Free Limitless and Free Periodical Wednesdays from 2 – 3am Presented by Philip Bridges Travelling down the sidestreams and tributaries of the mainstream; exploring how all musical styles influence each other. Musica Sacra Musica Sacra Sundays from 9 – 10am Presented by: Various From the solemn to the sublime: sacred music from ancient to modern times. Mutable Carat Mutable Carat Fridays fortnightly from Midnight – 2am With Nick Dan An aural hall of mirrors weaving through the gamut of what could be called ‘music’. New Horizons New Horizons Sundays from 9.30 – 11pm Presented by: Various Classical music of the last 40 years: modern, challenging and intriguing. Oasis of Insomnia Oasis of Insomnia Tuesdays from 2 – 3am (week one) and midnight – 2am (week two) With DJ Doltana (aka Adam Cockburn) A fusion of Electronic Dream pop, movie themes, and hybrid orchestral music layered with psychedelic sound effects to create intriguing, elaborate soundscapes. On Parade On Parade Saturdays from 11.30am – Midday Presented by: Various Music for brass and symphonic wind bands. Organ Music Society of Sydney Organ Music Society of Sydney Second Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Norbert Kelvin A monthly program presented by members of the Organ Music Society of Sydney. Planet Jazz Planet Jazz A musical journey to different parts of the world where jazz meets other musical traditions, from Africa to Europe, with a slice of Australia. Potpourri Potpourri Saturdays from 1 – 2.30pm Presented by: Various Sachets of nostalgia and fine music on early Saturday afternoons. Saturday Matinee Saturday Matinee Saturdays from 2.30 – 5pm Presented by: Various Operetta, Oratorio and major Symphonic music featured in special programs to entertain on Saturday afternoons. Saturday Morning Music Saturday Morning Music Saturdays from 6 – 9am Presented by: David Garrett and Stephen Wilson Perfect music for your Saturday morning relaxation. Saturday Night at Home Saturday Night at Home Saturdays from 10pm – Midnight Presented by: Various A selection of classical favourites to wind down on a Saturday night. Society Spot Society Spot Saturdays from 5 – 6pm Fifth Sundays from 6 – 7pm Presented by: Various Music compiled and presented by members of the Folk, Organ, Guitar, or Schubert Societies of Sydney. Stage and Screen Stage and Screen Saturdays from 6 – 7pm Presented by: Various Music composed to accompany film and television. Stormy Monday Stormy Monday Mondays from 8 – 10pm Presented by: Austin Harrison and Garth Sundberg Two hours of the best blues and roots music Sunday Morning Music Sunday Morning Music Sundays from 6 – 9am Presented by: Various Perfect music for your Sunday morning relaxation. Sunday Night Concert Sunday Night Concert Sundays from 8 – 9.30pm Presented by: Various An orchestral concert for your pleasure on Sunday night. Sunday Special Sunday Special Sundays from 3 – 5pm Presented by: Various Always different, always classical, our Sunday Special brings you special events, special themes and anniversary programs. Swing and Beyond Swing and Beyond Featuring bands of the 30s swing era, and post-swing and big bands. Sydney Schubert Society Sydney Schubert Society Fourth Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Ross Hayes A monthly program presented by members of the Sydney Schubert Society. Sydney Society of Recorder Players Sydney Society of Recorder Players Fifth Sunday of the month from 6 – 7pm Presented by Robert Small A periodical program presented by members of the Sydney Society of Recorder Players. The Classical Era The Classical Era Sundays from 10am – Midday Presented by: Nina Fudala and James Hunter Music of the late 18th and early 19th Centuries. The Eclectic Chair The Eclectic Chair Tuesdays from midnight – 2am (week one) and 2 – 3am (week two) Presented by Liam Collins A grab bag of sounds and styles. Music for daily activities. The Jazz Beat The Jazz Beat Cool sounds of small jazz groups, mainly from the US West Coast in the 50s, mingled with later releases from the jazz world, including Australia. The Life of a Composer The Life of a Composer Saturdays from 8 – 10pm Presented by: Various A program that delves into the life of a composer, illustrated through important career works. The Lost Highway The Lost Highway Thursdays from 2 – 3am (week one) and midnight – 2am (week two) With Austin Harrison Are you ready for the country? Journey the road less travelled down the backroads and byways of country music on The Lost Highway. The New Jazz Standard The New Jazz Standard A fresh perspective of modern music contributing to the standard jazz repertoire. Frank presents fine jazz interpretations from the world of pop, rock and film and contemporary jazz. The Piano Alone The Piano Alone Saturdays from 9.05 – 10am Presented by: Various A showcase of delightful solo piano music The Piano Sonata The Piano Sonata Sundays from 2 – 3pm Presented by: Various An hour with the piano focused on the sonata, with a monthly theme following a specific area of interest. The Pounding System The Pounding System Friday fortnightly from Midnight – 2am With Clay Caplice Investigating the biological significance of those strange sounds echoing in your head. The World of a Symphony The World of a Symphony Thursdays from 8 – 10pm Presented by: Various Discover the musical world in which a symphony was written. Treasures of the Voice Treasures of the Voice The beauty of the human voice in all its glory Ultima Thule Ultima Thule Thursdays from 10.30pm – midnight Presented by: various Ambient and atmospheric music from across the ages and around the world Urban Jazz Lounge Urban Jazz Lounge New, hip, fun and traditional jazz – tons of cool jazz, all presented in a chilled and laid back, lounge style. What’s on in Music What’s on in Music Saturdays from 9 – 9.05am Presented by: Various Our weekly guide to musical and arts events in and around Sydney. Whompt Out Whompt Out Friday fortnightly from 2 – 3am With David Benham Ranging through studies of roots music, hot spot recording locations and their most noted exponents, to broad assemblages of tunes, both fun and funky, that fit a suitably vague theme. World Music: Whirled Wide World Music: Whirled Wide Sundays from 1 – 2pm Presented by: Various Showcases diverse music from cultures around the world, both traditional and modern, featuring musicians from all corners of the globe, including Australia