Is there any online resource for learning about classical music?

Question

Is there any online resource for learning about classical music?

Answer 1

I have two for you (that really helped me!)



This one is very in depth, with lots of help on eras and composers: http://www.classical.net/



This one is fun and informative! http://www.kickassclassical.com/

Answer 2

You can buy many books from amazon and scholastic resources too that help with the classical subject.

Answer 3

There's a wealth of information available!

http://www.lib.washington.edu/music/mushist.html

http://www.carnatica.net/appreciation-main.htm

http://www.andante.com/reference/index.cfm

http://www.classical-composers.org/

http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/classmus.html

Music History:

http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/

http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/history/music-history.htm

Internet Radio:

http://www.beethoven.com/

http://classicalwebcast.com/usa.htm

http://classicalwebcast.com/europe.htm

http://classicalwebcast.com/rest.htm

http://www.live365.com/stations/ryanmaryopera

http://www.operaradio.com/

http://www.operadio.com/

Libretti:

http://libretto.musicals.ru/index.php?language=1

http://opera.stanford.edu/iu/librettim.html



The Rough Guide To Classical Music ("This book is invaluable for those who have a limited knowledge of classical music and want to expand their listening repertoire."):

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-Classical-Music-Reference/dp/1843532476

Classical Music Reference Library:

http://www.alexanderstreetpress.com/products/bakr.htm