Where to Start with classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
Best classical music Albums to Start With
classical music Artists
Paul McCartney
art rock, beat music
A. R. Rahman
Carnatic music, Indian classical music
Mike Oldfield
Celtic fusion, ambient music
Herbie Hancock
bebop, electro
Tori Amos
alternative rock, art rock
Frank Zappa
alternative rock, art music
Rick Wakeman
Christian music, ambient music
Chet Atkins
country music, jazz
Léo Ferré
French pop, chanson
Herman van Veen
chanson, pop music
Tarja Turunen
glam metal, operatic pop
Joe Hisaishi
film score, minimalist music
Lalo Schifrin
bebop, bossa nova
Wynton Marsalis
Dixieland jazz, blues
John Cale
alternative rock, art rock
Sissel Kyrkjebø
classical crossover, opera
About classical music
What is classical music?
broad tradition of Western art music
Where should I start with classical music?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes classical music worth exploring.
What are the best classical music albums?
The classical music albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Hyperion" by Gesaffelstein, "The Godfather – Original Soundtrack Recording" by Nino Rota, "Midwinter Graces" by Tori Amos and "Night of Hunters" by Tori Amos.
How many classical music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 4775 classical music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.