classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists in the catalog.
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Martin O'Donnell
Anne Dudley
jazz, new wave
Liana Isakadze
Nadia Boulanger
Dina Hayek
Arabic music, music of Egypt
Danae Kara
Leki
pop music
Seymour Bernstein
Han Terra
death metal, grindcore
Charles Dutoit
Roberto Cacciapaglia
Budapest Symphony Orchestra
contemporary classical music, opera
Oskar Merikanto
Mikhail Pletnev
Jennifer Koh
21st-century classical music
Daniel Harding
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.