The term Classical is often used to describe music that is not rock, pop, jazz or another style. However, there is also a Classical era in music history that includes compositions written from about 1750 to 1825. Music from this period is orderly, balanced and clear. Its form is very important as is its harmony and tonality—that is, the musical key in which a piece was written.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 8: Movement 2

Composed in 1812 (Classical Period)
Performed by Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia; Bela Drahos, conductor

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Symphony No. 5: First Movement

Composed in 1807 (Classical Period)
Performed by Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia; Béla Drahos, conductor

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Symphony No. 94, "Surprise": Second Movement

Composed in 1791 (Classical Period)
Performed by Camerata Cassovia; Johannes Wildner, conductor

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Piano Sonata No. 11 in A: Turkish Rondo

Composed in 1783 (Classical Period)

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Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, maman"

Composed in 1781 (Classical Period)