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Classical music is a genre that emerged in the 18th century and is characterized by its formal structure, use of orchestral instruments, and emphasis on melody and harmony. It is often associated with the works of composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Chopin, who are known for their intricate compositions, technical skill, and emotional depth. Classical music has endured through the centuries and continues to be celebrated for its beauty and complexity.


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Piano, Violin, Cello, Guitar, Harpsichord, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone

Popular classical Songs


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Most popular classical albums

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BGM FROM TV SERIES ”THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW”
2023
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The Truman Show (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2009
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Buddha Bar Best of Lounge : Rare Grooves
2012
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Grandiose Stimmen: Maria Callas
2013
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Batman: Arkham Origins (Original Video Game Score)
2013
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Canon In D
2011
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Attila Marcel (Bande originale du film)
2013
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West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2021
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Ragtime/Paganini: 24 Capricees
2005
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Music for 18 Musicians
1998
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Late Night Tales: Nils Frahm
2015
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Rachmaninoff plays Rachmaninoff - The Ampico Piano Recordings
1979
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Copland conducts Copland
2013
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Erik Satie & Friends
1949
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Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls
1993

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List of classical artists

Here is a list of classical artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the classical genre. You can find out what classical genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 66 810129
2 52 49797
3 56 71135
4 77 4249104
5 71 2423712
6 55 51127
7 52 111843
8 65 894201
9 53 74030
10 71 5165442
11 61 651176
12 67 949247
13 48 47192
14 48 26357
15 68 1507061
16 68 1303244
17 50 108540
18 60 450976
19 49 40811
20 59 126925
21 59 497742
22 59 265974
23 46 19406
24 58 57137
25 54 75435
26 65 374065
27 51 100373
28 63 702286
29 71 207977
30 57 260823
31 50 59545
32 59 236567
33 47 46591
34 45 73643
35 53 133061
36 55 167769
37 48 64009
38 51 147108
39 62 605123
40 63 521884
41 67 129087
42 73 3211853
43 51 35679
44 49 31794
45 54 641380
46 74 5294628
47 67 166813
48 48 46366
49 62 796763
50 63 1085846
51 45 137293
52 50 352909
53 57 174737
54 53 175125
55 61 197322
56 53 245138
57 65 53643
58 62 523148
59 53 36208
60 62 52927
61 72 293321
62 52 74755
63 47 46540
64 55 469937
65 49 40995
66 54 169441
67 57 161151
68 47 77253
69 53 98184
70 48 107290
71 58 117682
72 62 125073
73 55 322823
74 45 48853
75 60 143920
76 48 315778
77 55 422235
78 45 49956
79 49 110246
80 44 48769
81 54 146956
82 61 219270
83 45 96079
84 60 619362
85 51 137623
86 46 43451
87 52 223695
88 52 71005
89 48 35951
90 59 431527
91 55 616979
92 57 245958
93 50 59466
94 57 104712
95 51 20914
96 52 254425
97 51 129570
98 50 311711
99 48 122621
100 47 45614

classical playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular classical music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.