Classical Records
Society’s taste in music often reflects change in decorative arts, and the new orderly compositions were exemplified by the Classical symphony, solo sonata, and string quartets. Most new classical listeners recognize the names of the “Big Four” of the Classical era: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Lesser known composers abound, however, including a few who fall within the Rococo label, such as Gluck and Rameau, who were known primarily for their operatic works. Classical, as a genre, is frequently stereotyped as the music of the wealthy and the scholarly but is fast becoming a household word, thanks to research about the effects of classical music on the mind and products for children.
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