Our programs View programs by genre Ambient Blues Classical Contemporary Folk and World Jazz Archives 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. 60% Water 60% Water Presented by James Hinds and Jeremy Heritage 60% Water explores the depths of electronic music, blending ambient, industrial, experimental, and techno sounds. A Jazz Compass A Jazz Compass The beauty of jazz music is that there are no borders. Jazz is a universal language inviting you to the table to enjoy flavours from all cultures. 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 Piano Recital A Piano Recital Sundays from 6pm – 7pm Presented by: Various This program is devoted to the expressive world of solo piano music, built around one substantial and significant work of more than 20 minutes. 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. 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 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 5pm – 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 10pm – 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 First Thursday of the month 10pm-10.30pm 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 3am – 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. Contemporary Australian Jazz Contemporary Australian Jazz Presented by Keyna Wilkins every second Sunday of the month at 11pm. A musical journey to what’s happening in Australian concert halls and backyards, putting Australian artists and Australian art in the airwaves for all to hear and love. Diversions in Fine Music Diversions in Fine Music Weekdays from 9am – 10.30am Presented by: Various Exploring music from different perspectives on each day of the week. Dread Junction Dread Junction 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 8pm – 10pm Presented by: Various A showcase of music from the world’s great orchestras. Explorations Explorations Sundays from 6pm – 7pm Presented by: Various An early Sunday evening opportunity to relax with a variety of musical series. Exploring The Romantic Exploring The Romantic Mondays from 2pm – 4pm Presented by: Various This program celebrates the expressive richness and emotional depth of Romantic music. Fine Afternoons Fine Afternoons Weekdays from 1pm – 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 6am – 9am Presented by: Various Get your day off to a good start with Fine Music Breakfast. Fine Music Drive Fine Music Drive Weekdays from 4pm – 7pm Presented by: Various Uplifting and entertaining classical music for the end of the working day. 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 5pm – 6pm Presented by: Various Music complied and presented by members of the Folk Federation of NSW Friday Jazz Session Friday Jazz Session Fridays from 7pm -8pm. 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 Presented by Ray Levis Historic Recordings Historic Recordings Third Saturday of the month from 1pm – 2.30pm Presented by: Various A range of important recordings for your pleasure. Hosanna Hosanna Sundays from 5pm – 6pm Presented by: Various A Fine Music tradition: sacred music on Sunday evening. In a Lighter Vein In a Lighter Vein A delightful journey through the lighter side of the classical music world. In a Lighter Vein celebrates the playful, whimsical, and heart-warming compositions that often get overlooked. In Early Times In Early Times Tuesdays from 1pm – 2pm Presented by: Various This program explores the vibrant world of pre-Baroque music, celebrating the exuberance of the medieval era and the refined beauty of the Renaissance. 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. Explore the stories behind musicians, instruments, venues, composers, and events in the world of jazz. Jazz After Noon Jazz After Noon Thursdays from 12pm – 1pm 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 from the Archives Jazz from the Archives Jazz from the Archives is a captivating radio program that celebrates the rich legacy of jazz music, as heard on our station through the decades. Jazz Interaction Jazz Interaction Get ready for a fresh wave of jazz and hot new releases, all coming your way with a twist of social media excitement! Watch this space as the sounds roll in—it’s going to be a thrilling ride. Jazz Oasis Jazz Oasis Finger poppin’ Cats ‘n Kitties! Knock me your lobes – give me your ears! dd a pinch of picante to this jazz salsa and a few surprises along the way. Jazz Portraits Jazz Portraits Late night jazz that presents particular jazz musicians, specific instruments, jazz events or jazz venues. Listen, engage and unwind. Relaxing though not for sleeping; but that’s ok! Jazz Radio Deluxe Jazz Radio Deluxe Mondays from 7pm – 8pm Jazz Radio Deluxe, presented by Bonnie J Jensen, blends contemporary improvisation with timeless melodies to create a sound that is at once innovative and familiar. 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. Just In Just In Tuesdays from 8pm – 10pm Presented by: Various A selection from the latest recordings to arrive at the Fine Music library. Limitless and Free Limitless and Free Presented by Philip Bridges Travelling down the sidestreams and tributaries of the mainstream; exploring how all musical styles influence each other. Living Jazz Living Jazz Living Jazz is a celebration of jazz musicians playing around Sydney; some young and emerging, some established, but all creative and adventurous. That’s jazz! Music of the Eighteenth Century Music of the Eighteenth Century Sundays from 10:am – 12pm Presented by: Various Two hours of beautiful music from the late Baroque and the early Classical eras. Music That’s Band (On Parade) Music That’s Band (On Parade) Saturdays from 11.30am – midday Presented by: Various Music for brass and symphonic wind bands. Musica Sacra Musica Sacra Sundays from 9am – 10am Presented by: Various From the solemn to the sublime: sacred music from ancient to modern times. Musicians of Choice Musicians of Choice Saturdays from 10am – 11.30am Presented by: VariousFeaturing a different musician or ensemble each week. Mutable Carat Mutable Carat 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 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. Orchestral Classics Orchestral Classics Sundays from 8pm – 9.30pm Presented by: Various An orchestral concert for your pleasure on Sunday night. Planet Jazz Planet Jazz Every Wednesday at 7pm. Presented by Xavier Bichon every A musical journey to different parts of the world where jazz meets other musical traditions, from Africa to Europe, with a slice of Australia. Remember When Remember When With Sue Jowell A fortnightly program of nostalgic music on Saturdays from 1pm Saturday Matinee Saturday Matinee Saturdays from 2.30pm – 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 6am – 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. Small Forces Small Forces Saturdays from 9:05am – 10am Presented by: Various Delightful chamber music for the morning. Society Spot Society Spot Saturdays from 5 – 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 6am – 9am Presented by: Various Perfect music for your Sunday morning relaxation. Sunday Special Sunday Special Sundays from 3pm – 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 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 8pm – 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 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 Organ Music Society of Sydney The Organ Music Society of Sydney Second Saturday of the month from 5 – 6pm Presented by: Various A monthly program presented by members of the Organ Music Society of Sydney. The Piano Alone The Piano Alone Sundays from 2pm – 3pm 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 Fridays from midnight Presented by: Clay Caplice Electronic pounding, 2 step drums with bass, sideways reggae, dub on the side, not at home jazz, kosmische klang, fuzz, feedback and other niceties delivered free to your ears. The Romantic century The Romantic century Thursdays 20:00 – 22:00 Presented by: Various A weekly step into the drama and power of 19th Century music. The Small World Music Show The Small World Music Show First Wednesday of the month from midnight – 2am Presented by Anthony Magen This program is a broad mix of contemporary music with an acoustic ecology segment once a month. 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. Timeless Classics Timeless Classics Sundays from 8pm – 9.30pm Presented by: Various The enduring masterpieces that have captivated listeners for generations. 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 Every Saturday at 1pm Leita Hutchings brings you a vibrant blend of fresh, exciting jazz – a fusion of modern flair and timeless tradition. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience 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 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 Years of Change 1750-1850 Years of Change 1750-1850 Sundays from 8pm – 9.30pm Presented by: Various Years of Change 1750–1850 explores a remarkable century of musical transformation, from the elegance of the Classical era to the passion of Romanticism.
