By Carolyn J. Sosnowski, MLIS
Classical Net
www.classical.net
At least once a year, I start pining for new music. I've played the same favorite CDs for years, and a browse through my collection evokes more than a few "What was I thinking?" moments. This time around, I decided to focus on classical music. Bach's Brandenburg concertos? Been there. Beethoven's symphonies? Done that. Classical Net answers the question of where to start by offering a beginner's guide on exploring the genre, and a "basic repertoire list" of classical pieces, with fundamental works highlighted. The overview of musical periods helps users narrow their focus by time and explore lesser-known composers in eras shared with Mendelssohn or Rossini, for example. The site also features thousands of music and book reviews, plus composer trivia and a multitude of informational and commercial links. The main idea to take away from this site is the importance of listening to learn...and enjoy.
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