Anyone else into classical music?

[Roundybout]

While I enjoy most genres of music, when I want to relax and really listen, I'll put on classical. I've got a nice little collection of CDs and a good stereo system. I'm typically drawn to concertos and chamber music, where I can really pick out the different themes and see how they work together. So, generally, I'll prefer something like Dvořák's Cello Concerto over something like Mahler's 7th Symphony. 

 

Anyone else like classical? 

 

Speaking of Dvořák, currently in the ear holes: 

 

 

[djp14150]

I was tortured as a child by my dad always playing it on stereo speakers at home

[boater]

I liked classical music.. once. I guess it was a phase.

 

I used to listen to it when I was programming, it was conducive to that.

1 hour ago, djp14150 said:

I was tortured as a child by my dad always playing it on stereo speakers at home

They play classical music in outdoor spaces where they don't want homeless people congregating. It drives them away. My local mall did it.

[Mark Vader]

I love classical music. Learned to appreciate it as a child. I don't really have that many CD's of it, and I'm no expert. I just like what I like.

 

I also learned a lot about it from watching Looney Toons. 

 

Fantasia is also my favorite Disney movie.

[sherpa]

We are. Wife has it on constantly during the day.

[Bad Things]

I also love Classical music, even thought it's not my go-to type of music.

 

My wife and I were in Wellington (NZs capitol) a couple months ago to visit our daughter.  I saw that the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra had a show on when were we there, so I bought a pair of tickets for Mrs Things and I.

 

The experience was pure magic.

I had totally forgotten how incredible a live orchestra can sound in a well designed theatre.  The sound of the strings felt like they were coming down from heaven itself, and I sat mesmerized for the next hour.

 

I'm very proud of my home stereo system, but seeing a live performance is the way to go.  I'll never pass up another opportunity.

 

 

[jayg]

Love it so much it was my major in college.  Western  

art music Is it's real name and Classical was a period in it from about 1750 to 1820 for those that may not know.  So many great composers. I especially like Spanish and Russian ones. Here are the main periods.

 

• Medieval (c. 500 – 1400):

  Characterized by the development of plainchant (monophonic, modal, liturgical music) and the early forms of polyphony. 
• Renaissance (c. 1400 – 1600):

  Marked by a renewed interest in classical ideals, polyphony flourished, and secular music became more prominent. 
• Baroque (c. 1600 – 1750):

  Known for its elaborate ornamentation, dramatic contrast, and the development of new musical forms like the concerto and opera. 
• Classical (c. 1750 – 1820):

  Featured clarity, balance, and formal structure. Composers like Mozart and Haydn were prominent. 
• Romantic (c. 1820 – 1900):

  Emphasized emotional expression, individuality, and dramatic narratives. 
• 20th/21st Century (c. 1900 – Present):

  A period of great experimentation and diversity, including various avant-garde movements, atonal music, minimalism, and more. 

[Pete]

People wonder where Black Sabbath got their sound.  No band was so heavy.  Geezer Butler heard this, and was inspired to start Black Sabbath.

 

 

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

Seeing as how I played violin starting in fourth grade and sang in concert choirs through college and beyond, I definitely have an affinity for classical music. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Baroque and chamber music are two forms I find relaxing as I work.

[Roundybout]

7 hours ago, jayg said:

Love it so much it was my major in college.  Western  

art music Is it's real name and Classical was a period in it from about 1750 to 1820 for those that may not know.  So many great composers. I especially like Spanish and Russian ones. Here are the main periods.

 

• Medieval (c. 500 – 1400):

  Characterized by the development of plainchant (monophonic, modal, liturgical music) and the early forms of polyphony. 

   
• Renaissance (c. 1400 – 1600):

  Marked by a renewed interest in classical ideals, polyphony flourished, and secular music became more prominent. 

   
• Baroque (c. 1600 – 1750):

  Known for its elaborate ornamentation, dramatic contrast, and the development of new musical forms like the concerto and opera. 

   
• Classical (c. 1750 – 1820):

  Featured clarity, balance, and formal structure. Composers like Mozart and Haydn were prominent. 

   
• Romantic (c. 1820 – 1900):

  Emphasized emotional expression, individuality, and dramatic narratives. 

   
• 20th/21st Century (c. 1900 – Present):

  A period of great experimentation and diversity, including various avant-garde movements, atonal music, minimalism, and more. 

Russian composers are cool. I enjoy Shostakovich’s string quartets. Any other Russian composers I should try?

[Draconator]

I sometimes listen to Classical. When I was living near San Francisco, I would drive to Grizzly Peak, put on the classical station KDFC, and just get lost for a couple of hours. We have WNED in Buffalo, and I have Sirius XM, but I go back to listening to KDFC online. It's just a great classical music station. 

[US Egg]

Does Emerson, Lake & Palmer count?

Jazzed up this Copland classic pretty good too:

 

[jayg]

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Modest Mussorgsky are some of the more well known ones.  

 

 

 

Edited August 9 by jayg

[muppy]

I played the viola in high school. THIS was my favorite type of "classical music" and remains a favorite till this day.. Great clip.

 

 

 

[Draconator]

1 hour ago, muppy said:

I played the viola in high school. THIS was my favorite type of "classical music" and remains a favorite till this day.. Great clip.

 

 

 

Seeing the Moody Blues at the San Jose State Event Center in 2007 remains one of my top 5 concerts of all time. 

[Augie]

On 8/9/2025 at 11:06 AM, jayg said:

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, Modest Mussorgsky are some of the more well known ones.  

 

 

 

 

I’ve heard chicks dig the long bow, or something like that…..

 

I enjoy classical or soft jazz as background music. It’s better than having the TV running all the time, which I can be guilty of. 

 

Side note: Our son played second violin in middle school. There was no first violin, but he was where he belonged. It did not break my heart when he gave it up.  

[SirAndrew]

I’m a huge music person, and find something to appreciate about most genres. There’s great classical stuff out there, and a lot sounds like it could be pop/rock music. You can definitely hear the influence of classical on future music styles, and I find that very intriguing when hearing music that’s often hundreds of years old. I lean more towards small chamber ensembles, classical guitar, and solo piano. The sound of a full orchestra sometimes sounds like an overwhelming mess, although I’m aware the musicians are spectacular.
 

I like classical, but must be in the right mood. I never realized how much lyrics mean in music, until I became interested in classical. Popular music is easier to connect because each song has a subject matter, and each artist has a personal style. 

[Mike in Horseheads]

On 8/8/2025 at 10:36 AM, Roundybout said:

While I enjoy most genres of music, when I want to relax and really listen, I'll put on classical. I've got a nice little collection of CDs and a good stereo system. I'm typically drawn to concertos and chamber music, where I can really pick out the different themes and see how they work together. So, generally, I'll prefer something like Dvořák's Cello Concerto over something like Mahler's 7th Symphony. 

 

Anyone else like classical? 

 

Speaking of Dvořák, currently in the ear holes: 

 

 

Shes kinda hot with the messed up hair and all

[LewPort71]

1812 Overture  on July 4 with cannons and fireworks is a treat

 

 

And yes, ELP counts as classical