classical music
broad tradition of Western art music
4775 artists in the catalog.
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Amilcare Ponchielli
opera
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
William Byrd
Eduardo Marturet
Henri Marteau
Johann Gottlieb Naumann
opera, symphony
Franz Berwald
opera, symphony
Edouard Lalo
Lili Boulanger
Grażyna Bacewicz
opera, symphony
Kirsten Flagstad
Elgar Howarth
Antonio Maria Bononcini
opera
Cécile Chaminade
opera
Mukesh
bhajan, ghazal
Lola Bobesco
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.