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Who gets to write symphonies beyond Beethoven and why it matters
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- Australia has crowned Beethoven's Ninth the greatest symphony of all time in the ABC Classic 100.
- Every year since 2001, ABC Classic has asked listeners to nominate their favourite works in a chosen category, before spending a weekend counting down the results.
- In 2026, Beethoven's Ninth was voted number 1 in the ABC Classic 100 for the fifth time.
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Australia has crowned Beethoven's Ninth the greatest symphony of all time in the ABC Classic 100. (Supplied: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Link copied Share Share article Beethoven's Choral Symphony No. 9 in D minor has once again topped the ABC Classic 100, being chosen as Australia's greatest piece of classical music of all time.
Every year since 2001, ABC Classic has asked listeners to nominate their favourite works in a chosen category, before spending a weekend counting down the results.
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