The word 'classical' really has two meanings: firstly, it is used when music is described as belonging to one of two broad categories, for example 'pop' and 'classical'. However, when it is written with a capital 'C', it refers to the short period of time between approximately 1750 and 1820.
Styles of music changed greatly during the Classical period. The symphony was developed as a musical structure and music tended to be very graceful. Classical composers strived to create music of beauty which was restrained in emotion and perfectly structured.
From about 1830, composers began to compose in a more imaginative, emotional way. These works are said to be in the 'Romantic' style. The Romantic composers were inspired by things such as dreams, literature and the supernatural.
Sites in this category cover music written in the classical tradition from approximately 1750 onwards. This includes music of the Classical and Romantic periods, as well as 'classical' music from the twentieth century to the present.
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Comprehensive collection of information and news: articles, CD reviews, composers and their music, the basic repertoire, recommended compositions and recordings.
[ Kids/Teens ]
Includes activities, orchestra seating charts, sample sounds of all instruments and games.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Explore the world of classical music by meeting other young musicians. Discover and find musical facts, stories, or guides to all things music-related.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Has education programs for listeners and creators to make their own connections to orchestral music. Features games, musical basics and activities that inspire elementary, middle, and high school students to compose and support learning at home, at school, and even on the go.
[ Teens ]
Light-spirited history of the different styles, composers, and famous pieces from the last 1500 years in music.
[ Kids ]
Teaches the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading music, and has an online radio to listen to some classical music's greatest hits.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Summer concert series. Includes background information, artists and a calendar of performances.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Learn about the orchestra, as well as musical instruments, musicians, and composers.
[ Kids ]
Teaches the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading music, and has an online radio to listen to some classical music's greatest hits.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Has education programs for listeners and creators to make their own connections to orchestral music. Features games, musical basics and activities that inspire elementary, middle, and high school students to compose and support learning at home, at school, and even on the go.
[ Kids/Teens ]
Includes activities, orchestra seating charts, sample sounds of all instruments and games.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Summer concert series. Includes background information, artists and a calendar of performances.
[ Teens ]
Light-spirited history of the different styles, composers, and famous pieces from the last 1500 years in music.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Learn about the orchestra, as well as musical instruments, musicians, and composers.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Explore the world of classical music by meeting other young musicians. Discover and find musical facts, stories, or guides to all things music-related.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Comprehensive collection of information and news: articles, CD reviews, composers and their music, the basic repertoire, recommended compositions and recordings.
