Where to start when you want to get to know the music of Joseph Haydn, one of the leading figures in the Classical era? Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Haydn’s music.
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Brahms – A Beginners Guide
One of the Romantic era’s greatest composers, Brahms masterfully combined classical traditions with rich, innovative harmonies. Explore The Classic Review’s guide with top recommended recordings.
Schumann – A Beginners Guide
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is universally considered among the most important figures in the art world of the first half of the 19th century. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schumann’s music.
Schubert – A Beginners Guide
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is perhaps the clearest representation of a bridge between the classical and romantic era in classical music.
Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schubert’s music.
Mendelssohn – A Beginners Guide
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) is one of the most beloved composers from the “Romantic Era” in classical music. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start.
Chopin – A Beginners Guide
One of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era, Chopin’s music remains deeply moving and universally admired. Here is The Classic Review’s beginner’s guide to Chopin, complete with recommended recordings to explore his timeless works.
Beethoven – A Beginners Guide
One of the leading figures of classical music and western culture, Beethoven’s music continues to inspire in the 21st century. Here is The Classic Review beginners guide to Beethoven, including some recordings recommendations.
Mozart – A Beginners Guide
One of the few “Greats” of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review recommends 10 pieces which are a good place to start.
