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The Classical Music Period
A good article on the history of Classical Music is at the Internet Public Library: Music History 102: The Classical Period
The following are a few basic works of the Classical era.
Beethoven
- Symphony No. 6 in F major ("Pastoral") Op. 68
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan - Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
Label: DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON - Catalog: 15833
Beethoven's 5th and 9th are the mainstay of classical symphonies, but it is
the no less compelling Pastoral Symphony that I favor. This 1977 Karajan recording
still is my favorite, and also introduces several overtures to Beethoven's
other works.
Mozart
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik & Overtures
Conductor: Walter - Columbia SO
Label: Sony Classics - Catalog: 3777
A great work performed by the legendary Bruno Walter, 'A Little Night Music'
is a great piece, and the CD comes with the Masonic Funeral Music and several
overtures to Mozart's operas.