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
Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Víkingur Ólafsson
Simone Dinnerstein
Alexander Gavrylyuk
Joshua Bell
Hilary Hahn
Lisa Batiashvili
Clara Rockmore
Tine Thing Helseth
Eric Lu
Jascha Heifetz
Jean Rondeau
jazz
Valentina Lisitsa
Vilde Frang
Hayato Sumino
Alexandre Tharaud
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.