Classic ABC TV and Radio Themes from the 1940s to the 2000s

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1Majestic Fanfare
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Stuart Challender (conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Majestic Fanfare
composer:
Charles Williams (UK film music composer & conductor)
Charles Williams0:27
2Brideshead Revisited Variations: Theme
orchestra:
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
José Serebrier (Uruguayan conductor and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
partial recording of:
Brideshead Revisited
composer:
Geoffrey Burgon (English composer)
publisher:
J&W Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London Ltd
Geoffrey Burgon2:04
3Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 2, P 138: 4. Bergamasca
orchestra:
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Benjamin Northey (Australian conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Ancient Airs and Dances Suite no. 2: IV. Bergamasca
composer:
Ottorino Respighi (composer) (in 1923)
part of:
Ancient Airs and Dances Suite no. 2
Ottorino Respighi4:56
4Russian Rag
orchestra:
Sydney Alpha Ensemble
conductor:
David Stanhope (Australian composer, conductor and virtuoso pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Russian Rag
composer:
Elena Kats‐Chernin (Uzbek-Australian composer) (in 1996)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 58)
Elena Kats‐Chernin3:47
5String Quartet in F major, M. 35: 2. Assez Vif, Très Rythmé
cello:
Rachel Johnston (cellist)
string quartet and strings:
Australian String Quartet
viola:
Sally Boud (violist)
violin:
Anne Horton (violinist) and Sophie Rowell (violinist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
String Quartet in F major: II. Assez vif – Très rythmé
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (from 1902 until 1903)
arrangement of:
Assez vif - Très rythmé
part of:
String Quartet in F major
recording of:
String Quartet in F major: IV. Vif et agité
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (from 1902 until 1903)
arrangement of:
Vif et agité
part of:
String Quartet in F major
Maurice Ravel6:13
6The Lord Is My Shepherd
organ:
David Drury (organist)
vocals:
Cantillation and Jane Sheldon (Australian-American soprano)
orchestra:
Sinfonia Australis
conductor:
David Stanhope (Australian composer, conductor and virtuoso pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
composer and arranger:
Howard Goodall
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music) and Noel Gay Music Co. Ltd.
Howard Goodall3:07
7Gardening Australia Theme
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Gardening Australia Theme
composer:
Rick Turk (Australian musician / composer)
Rick Turk0:55
8Countrywide Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Radio National Countrywide
composer:
Tony Ansell and Peter Wall (ABC Composer)
Peter Wall & Tony Ansell0:40
9Patrol Boat Theme
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Bruce Smeaton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Patrol Boat Theme
composer:
Bruce Smeaton
Bruce Smeaton3:31
10The Lost Patrol
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
The Lost Patrol
composer:
Robert Maxwell (US harpist, songwriter and teacher)
Robert Maxwell2:15
11Four Corners Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Four Corners Theme
composer:
Rick Turk (Australian musician / composer)
Rick Turk0:51
12Lateline Theme
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Lateline Theme
composer:
Tony Ansell and Peter Wall (ABC Composer)
Peter Wall & Tony Ansell0:41
13Foreign Correspondent Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Foreign Correspondent Theme
composer:
Rick Turk (Australian musician / composer)
Rick Turk0:55
147.30 Report Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
7.30 Report Theme (1996-2002)
composer:
Jeremy Smith (bass (Hunters & Collectors))
Jeremy Smith0:29
15Phoenix Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Phoenix Theme
composer:
Paul Grabowsky (Australian pianist and composer)
Paul Grabowsky4:02
16Windows of Arques
bass:
Bruce Cale
piano:
Bryce Rohde
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 1989)
recording of:
Windows of Arques
composer:
Bryce Rohde
Bryce Rohde4:18
17Geoffrey Robertson’s Hypotheticals Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Geoffrey Robertson’s Hypotheticals (Theme)
composer:
Rick Turk (Australian musician / composer)
Rick Turk1:09
18Silencium, Music of Inner Peace: 12. Silencium
vocals:
Jane Sheldon (Australian-American soprano)
orchestra:
Sinfonia Australis
conductor:
David Stanhope (Australian composer, conductor and virtuoso pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Silencium, Music of Inner Peace: 12. Silencium
composer:
John Harle
John Harle1:37
19Antarctica – Suite for Guitar and Orchestra: 3. Penguin Ballet
guitar:
Timothy Kain (guitarist)
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
David Porcelijn (composer and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Antarctica: III. Penguin Ballet (guitar suite)
composer:
Nigel Westlake (Australian composer and clarinetist) (in 1992)
part of:
Antarctica (guitar suite)
Nigel Westlake3:15
20Nunc Dimittis
trumpet:
Leanne Sullivan (Australian trumpet player) (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
soprano vocals:
Jane Sheldon (Australian-American soprano) (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
orchestra:
Sinfonia Australis (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
conductor:
David Stanhope (Australian composer, conductor and virtuoso pianist) (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Federation Concert Hall in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
recording of:
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Nunc dimittis (for soprano, with trumpet and orchestra) (from 2002-04-15 until 2002-04-30)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Geoffrey Burgon (English composer)
publisher:
Chester Music Ltd.
orchestration of:
Nunc dimittis (for voices, trumpet and organ; Burgon, 1979)
Geoffrey Burgon3:00
21The Gadfly – Concert Suite Op. 97a: 8. Romance (Arr. Lev Atovmyan)
violin:
Barbara Jane Gilby (violinist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a: VIII. Romance
composer:
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer) (in 1955)
arranger:
Левон Атовмьян (Lev Atovmyan, Russian composer, arranger, editor, and administrator)
part of:
The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a
Dmitri Shostakovich6:28
22Seven Little Australians Theme
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Bruce Smeaton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Seven Little Australians Theme
composer:
Bruce Smeaton
Bruce Smeaton2:05
23Liberty Bell March
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
The Liberty Bell
composer:
John Philip Sousa (conductor and composer) (in 1893)
arrangement of:
The Devil’s Deputy
John Philip Sousa2:27
24Holiday With Bill Peach Theme
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Holiday With Bill Peach Theme
composer:
Kevin Hocking
Kevin Hocking2:48
25Sunspot
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Sunspot
composer:
Tony Osborne
Tony Osborne1:31
26Michael’s Theme
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Michael’s Theme
composer:
Harry Stoneham
Harry Stoneham3:42
27Wildside Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Wildside Theme
composer:
Peter Best (Australian film composer)
Peter Best1:38
28Black and White Rag (Pot Black Theme)
piano:
Winifred Atwell (pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Black and White (Rag)
composer:
George Botsford
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 60)
George Botsford2:36
29I Want a Girl
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
William Motzing (conductor, composer, trombonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
I Want a Girl (Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad)
composer:
William Dillon and Harry Von Tilzer
Harry Von Tilzer & William Dillon0:52
30Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia (The Onedin Line Theme)
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Patrick Thomas (Australian conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Spartacus: Adagio of Spartacus & Phrygia (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Արամ Խաչատրյան (Aram Khachaturian, Soviet-Armenian composer)
arrangement of:
Spartacus: Adagio of Spartacus & Phrygia
Aram Khachaturian5:49
31Rush Theme
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
George Dreyfus (Australian composer and bassoonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Rush (Theme)
composer:
George Dreyfus (Australian composer and bassoonist)
George Dreyfus2:45
32Finale From “Trout” Quintet (Waiting for God Theme)
double bass:
David Campbell (Australian double-bassist)
piano trio:
Seraphim Trio
viola:
Jacqueline Cronin (violist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Quintett A-Dur, D. 667 „Forellenquintett“: V. Finale. Allegro giusto
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1819)
part of:
Quintett A-Dur, D. 667 „Forellenquintett“ (Piano quintet in A, "Trout Quintet")
Franz Schubert6:43
33Piano Parchment
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Piano Parchment ("All Creatures Great and Small" theme)
composer:
Johnny Pearson
Johnny Pearson2:16
34Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324 (Theme From Sporting Highlights)
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Владимир Понькин
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Unter Donner und Blitz, op. 324 (Thunder and Lightning, op. 324)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1868)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 324)
Johann Strauss II3:13
35Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in B‐Flat Major (excerpt)
piano:
Ian Munro (Australian pianist)
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
David Porcelijn (composer and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 2001)
partial recording of:
Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in B-flat major, WoO 6: Allegro
additional composer:
Carl Czerny (composer) (until 1829)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1793)
part of:
Kinsky catalogue (Beethoven WoO works) (number: WoO 6)
Ludwig van Beethoven6:53
36Match of the Day Theme
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Match of the Day
composer:
Barry Stoller (in 1970)
Mike Stoller2:22
37The Argonauts Theme
orchestra:
ABC Radio Orchestra
performer:
Harold Williams (children's artist "Grandfather's Clock")
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Argonauts
composer:
Cecil Fraser and Ida Osbourne
Cecil Fraser & Elizabeth Osbourne1:05
38Nell Gwyn Suite: Merrymakers’ Dance
orchestra:
ABC Radio Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 1996)
partial recording of:
Nell Gwyn
composer:
Edward German (English composer)
Edward German2:16
39Melody on the Move
orchestra:
ABC Radio Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 1996)
recording of:
Melody on the Move
composer:
Clive Richardson
Clive Richardson2:49
40Mr Squiggle Theme
performer:
Ian Bloxsom, Tania Bowra, Jo Dikkenberg, Simon Dikkenberg, Angus Evans, Jessie Evans, Mark Gray (Australian bassist), Abby Robertson, Elise Robertson and Floyd Vincent
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Mr Squiggle (Theme)
composer:
Geoff Ayling and Jenny Ayling
Geoff Ayling & Jenny Ayling1:03
41Bananas in Pyjamas Theme
performer:
Monica Trapaga
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Bananas in Pyjamas Main Title
composer:
Carey Blyton (British composer)
publisher:
ABC Music Publishing
Carey Blyton & Martin Arminger0:34
42Play School Theme
vocals:
Philip Quast (Australian actor and singer)
performer:
Jennifer Ludlum
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Play School (Theme)
composer:
Richard Connolly and Rosemary Milne
Moira Gambleton & Richard Connolly0:50
43Violin Concerto in D major, RV 230: 3. Allegro
orchestra:
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
conductor:
Paul Dyer (conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Violin Concerto in D major, op. 3 no. 9, RV 230: III. Allegro
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1711)
part of:
Violin Concerto in D major, op. 3 no. 9, RV 230
Antonio Vivaldi2:07
44Bulgar Frailach (Music Deli Theme)
accordion:
Catherine Schieve (accordion)
clarinet:
Bob Paredes (clarinet)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Bulgar Frailach (Music Deli Theme)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
[traditional]2:33
45To the Gods, From Sabat Jesus (New Music Australia Theme)
vocals:
Marnie Council (alto), Ross Hazeldine, Hartley Newnham (countertenor), Emma O'Brien (soprano / composer) and Chung Wai Soong (baritone)
performer:
Wendy Couch, Mary Doumany and Simon Myers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
To the Gods, From Sabat Jesus (New Music Australia Theme)
composer:
David Chesworth
David Chesworth2:10
46Power Without Glory Theme
orchestra:
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
William Motzing (conductor, composer, trombonist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Power Without Glory Theme
composer:
George Dreyfus (Australian composer and bassoonist)
George Dreyfus2:22
47Te Deum, H 146: 1. Prélude
orchestra:
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
performer:
Benjamin Northey (Australian conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Te Deum, H. 146: Prélude
composer:
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier (composer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
part of:
Te Deum, H. 146
Marc‐Antoine Charpentier1:53
481915 Theme
orchestra:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Bruce Smeaton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
1915 Theme
Bruce Smeaton4:18
49Olympia Australis
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
performer:
Sean O'Boyle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
ABC Olympic Fanfare - "The Games"
composer:
Sean O'Boyle
Sean O'Boyle2:01
50Up Country
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Brian May (Australian composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Bellbird (Theme)
composer:
Brian May (Australian composer)
Brian May0:38
51Pastorale (Blue Hills Theme)
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Ronald Hanmer (British composer, conductor, and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only) (in 1992)
recording of:
Pastorale
composer:
Ronald Hanmer (British composer, conductor, and arranger)
recording of:
Pastorale
composer:
Ronald Hanmer (British composer, conductor, and arranger)
Ronald Hanmer4:32
52The Timeless Land Theme
orchestra:
ABC Showband
conductor:
Kevin Hocking
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
Timeless Land
composer:
Bruce Smeaton
Bruce Smeaton3:13
53ABC TV News Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
ABC TV News (Theme)
composer:
Tony Ansell and Peter Wall (ABC Composer)
Peter Wall & Tony Ansell1:11
54ABC Station ID “Ice, Fire and Water”
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC for short, national public broadcaster, for copyrights/licensing use only)
recording of:
ABC TV Logo (Endorsement & Reflection)
composer:
Robert Kitney (Australian musician / composer)
Robert Kitney0:22

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