The classical repertory is enormous, extending back over more than 1000 years of musical history. To make sense of it all, classical music is usually divided into historical periods . This approach provides a valuable framework for understanding music's chronological development. But there are other ways that music can be organized.

This section divides music into six genres: orchestral, chamber, solo instrumental , opera, solo vocal and choral . An brief overview of each genre is provided along with recommended recordings of representative works. The primary purpose of this section is to offer an alternative way you can discover new pieces of music to enjoy.

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