Classical Music

This collection covers the best classical composers, performers, and conductors, past and present, as well as the most iconic symphonies and operas in the world. Learn the stories behind these incredible works of art and let yourself get swept away by their movements.

  • Chopin, 1895
    Top 24 Composers of the Romantic Era
  • Franz Liszt Fantasizing at the Piano, 1840. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin.
    The Best Music of Franz Liszt for Your Classical Music Playlist
  • Ludwig van Beethoven during his piano performance - 1896
    Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
  • Yo Yo Ma performs Bach’s 6 Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. The recording won Yo Yo Ma the Grammy Award for best instrumental soloist in 1985.
    Top 10 Baroque Music Song Selections
  • Mariss Jansons leading the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in the program of Strauss and Bruckner at Carnegie Hall on Thursday night, February 14, 2013.
    The World's Best Symphony Orchestras
  • bartok
    Famous Composers of the 20th Century
  • Portrait of Joseph Haydn
    The Greatest Composers of the Classical Period
  • Franz Joseph Haydn on a stamp
    Biography of Franz Joseph Haydn, Austrian Composer
  • Hand holding pen writing music
    The 5 Most Famous Asian Classical Composers
  • Pyotr Tchaikovsky
    A Profile of Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  • Giuseppe Verdi
    A Listing of Operas by Giuseppe Verdi
  • Yo-You Ma playing at the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit - Day 1
    Top 10 Yo-Yo Ma Albums
  • Rear View Of Woman Playing Video Games
    The Best Orchestral Video Game Soundtracks
  • Full color painting of a classical music trio in the 18th century.
    Famous British Classical Music Composers
  • composer Johann Sebastian Bach
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Igor Stravinsky conducting in 1920
    The Rite of Spring Riot of 1913
  • Eroica Symphony title page
    Beethoven's Eroica Symphony
  • Beethoven Statue
    A List of Beethoven's Music That Has Appeared in the Movies
  • Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), 1725. Artist: Morellon de la Cave, François (ca 1700-1755)
    Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons
  • Christmas themed record player
    Top 6 Classical Music Christmas Albums
  • Newlywed Couple Dancing Together in a Garden
    The Best Classical Music for Weddings
  • German composer Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) with the Rasowmowsky Quartet, drawn by the artist Borckmann.
    'Fur Elise' by Beethoven
  • Painting of Mozart
    The Genius of Mozart
  • 1870 Engraving of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Profile of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Beethoven Statue
    Top Recommended Beethoven Music Albums
  • Sergei Prokofiev at Piano
    An Expert's Guide to Sergey Prokofiev's 'Dance of the Knights'
  • J.S. Bach - Antique Engraved Portrait
    Music Forms of the Classical Period
  • How "Carmina Burana" and Nazi Germany are Linked
  • Circa 1805: German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). Original Artwork: Engraving after painting by Kloeber
    Beethoven's Love Letter - My Eternally Beloved
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    Biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, German Composer
  • Classical music in Montreal flourishes courtesy of the Schulich School of Music's free concerts.
    Classical Music Composer Timeline
  • Illustration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at piano with people sitting around him listening
    Top Mozart Concertos
  • Father walking bride down church aisle
    15 Classic Instrumental Pieces for a Wedding Ceremony
  • A priest holding prayer beads
    English Translation of the "Sanctus" Text
  • A Unesco heritage site, the magnificent Sydney Opera House hosts thousands of productions and live performances each year
    Best Concert Halls in the World
  • The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, by artist Lejeune, Louis-Francois, Baron (1775-1848). Found in the collection of Musée de l’Histoire de France, Château de Versailles. Tchaikovsky uses five cannon blasts in his 1812 Overture to symbolize this battle and the beginning of Russia’s victory in the war.
    Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
  • midsection of priest
    Learn the English Translation of Liturgical Prayer, the "Kyrie"
  • A tiny star on a field of glitter
    The Origin of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  • Composer Erik Satie
    Erik Satie's 6 Gnossiennes
  • Praying hands and wooden crosses
    A Guide to the Complete English Translation of the "Gloria"
  • a person's hands placed on piano keys
    Classical Piano Music Styles
  • Sunlight streaming through church window
    English Translation of the Latin Song "Benedictus"
  • Italian opera stars (L-R) Soprano Erika Grimaldi, mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona, tenor Francesco Meli and baritone Michele Pertusi sing as Gianandrea Noseda conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Verdi Requiem with the London Symphony Chorus launching the LSO's 2016/17 season at Barbican Centre on September 18, 2016 in London, England.
    The Requiem Mass
  • A cadenza is often performed at the end of a movement with a virtuosic improvisation by a solo instrumentalist or singer.
    What Is a Cadenza?
  • Within The Royal Monastery of Brou is a beautiful stained glass depiction of Jesus Christ appearing to the pilgrims at Emmaus.
    What is the translation of the "Credo"?
  • The Jerusalem Quartet, a string quartet made of members (from left) Alexander Pavlovsky, Sergei Bresler, Kyril Zlontnikov and Ori Kam, perform Brahms’s String Quartet in A minor at the 92nd Street Y on Saturday night, October 25, 2014.
    String Quartet 101
  • stone carving of Lamb of God
    Learn the "Agnus Dei" in Latin With English Translation
  • Olga Makarina performing 'O mio babbino caro' from 'Gianni Schicchi.'
    'O Mio Babbino Caro' Lyrics and Translation
  • Panis Angelicus
    'Panis Angelicus' Lyrics and Translation
  • Messiah Hallelujah Sheetmusic
    Lyrics and Excerpts From Handel's Messiah
  • Ave Maria prayer
    Ave Maria Text and Translation
  • 'Carmen' Rehearsal For Bregenz Festival
    'Pres des Remparts de Seville' Lyrics
  • Photo of Joan SUTHERLAND and NORMA
    'Casta Diva' Lyrics, Translation, and History
  • A man portraying Canio in Pagliacci
    Vesti La Giubba Lyrics, Translation, History, and More
  • German composer Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) with the Rasowmowsky Quartet, drawn by the artist Borckmann.
    Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” Lyrics, Translation, and History
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber at his birthday in the Park concert in Hyde Park, London.
    Pie Jesu Lyrics, English Text Translation, and History
  • The Royal Opera Perform George Bizet's 'Carmen'
    'Toreador' Song Lyrics
  • People sitting inside the sistine chapel.
    Miserere mei, Deus Lyrics and English Translation
  • Delibes' opera "Lakme" Dress Rehearsal
    'Bell Song' From the Opera 'Lakme' Lyrics and English Translation
  • Erin Morley, with Brian Zeger on piano, performing aria from Offenbach's opera, Les contes d'Hoffmann, at the Concert in Honor of Richard Tucker's 100th Birthday in Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell in New York City on Wednesday night, August 28, 2013.
    "Les Oiseaux dans la Charmille" Lyrics and Translation
  • Puccini’s Opera, La Boheme
    "Quando Men Vo" Lyrics and Text Translation
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