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
Sufjan Stevens
alternative rock, baroque pop
Steve Winwood
blue-eyed soul, blues
Rondò Veneziano
pop music
Zbigniew Preisner
Emilie Autumn
dark cabaret, electronica
Charlotte Church
Celtic music, alternative rock
Katherine Jenkins
crossover, opera
Isao Tomita
ambient music, avant-garde music
André Rieu
waltz
Yoko Kanno
J-pop, ambient music
Jerry Goldsmith
contemporary classical music
Alexander Rybak
adult contemporary music, baroque pop
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
contemporary worship music
Marco Misciagna
RZA
East Coast hip-hop, film score
Chrisye
pop music, progressive rock
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.
