classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists in the catalog.
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Okko Kamu
Eri Klas
Muriel Anderson
Oktopus
Quebec chanson, klezmer
Konstantia Gourzi
David Tudor
avant-garde music, contemporary classical music
James Ehnes
Krzysztof Urbański
David Oistrakh
Jasmine Choi
Dmitri Kabalevsky
20th-century classical music, chamber music
Caroline Shaw
Leoš Janáček
opera
Hugh Wolff
Kaare Norge
Maki Ishii
contemporary classical music
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.