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
Sebastian Zawadzki
ambient music, jazz
Yuja Wang
Lili Haydn
jazz-funk
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Giuseppe Verdi
opera
Erich Kunzel
Paul Ji
John Williams
Brazilian Symphony Orchestra
Vanessa Wagner
Karl Jenkins
jazz, new age music
Mira Calix
electronic music
Michael Tilson Thomas
Martha Argerich
Nicola Piovani
Vitamin String Quartet
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.
