classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists in the catalog.
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
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Kiri Te Kanawa
jazz, opera
Fazıl Say
traditional folk music
Fadel Chaker
Arabic music, Khaliji
Clint Mansell
Lea Salonga
contemporary R&B, musical
Chilly Gonzales
electronic music, hip-hop
Leonard Bernstein
opera, symphony
Tina Guo
classical crossover, industrial metal
Ahn Trio
alternative music, crossover
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Ray Brown
bebop, hard bop
Giorgos Dalaras
Byzantine music, Rebetiko
Michel Portal
jazz
Nigel Kennedy
Yoshiki
hard rock, heavy metal
Amaury Vassili
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.
