Artists and Styles of Classical Music
By Aaron Green, About.com Guide
From popular composers to the styles of classical music, here's where you will find profiles of well-known composers and performers, as well as an in-depth look at the popular styles of classical music.
Popular Composers
Out of the thousands of great composers, here are a handful of some of the most popular.
- Gustav Mahler
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Johannes Brahms
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Richard Wagner
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Popular Performers
Several classical performers have enjoyed fantastic careers. Learn about these classical stars whose fame has surpassed many of today's pop sensations.
- 101 Strings Orchestra
- Beverly Sills
- Emerson String Quartet
- Ernst Haefliger
- Luciano Pavarotti
- Montserrat Caballe
Classical Music Styles
There are many styles of classical music ranging from piano sonatas to string quartets to full scale symphonies. Learn about these popular classical music styles.