Hello

[dseegs]

I'm brand new to classical music. I started listening to it for no particular reason just, curiosity. I checked out a book from the library and read about classical music the periods etc. So far I've listened to
Vivaldi Four Seasons, Beethoven's 5th, And Dvoraks 9th. Liked them all!
Not really sure where my explorations should go from here. So any recommendations are appreciated.

[Gurn Blanston]

I'm brand new to classical music. I started listening to it for no particular reason just, curiosity. I checked out a book from the library and read about classical music the periods etc. So far I've listened to
Vivaldi Four Seasons, Beethoven's 5th, And Dvoraks 9th. Liked them all!
Not really sure where my explorations should go from here. So any recommendations are appreciated.

Welcome. Hope we can help you to try listening and learning more. Clearly you can't hear it all at once, so take your time and maybe decide what you liked best about what you've already heard and branch out from there. You certainly picked some good ones to start with, and from 3 relatively different periods. So maybe something like Mozart's "Jupiter" symphony, or Brahms' Symphony #3 would be a good choice now.

[MN Dave]

Hi.

Save your money because these guys will have you spending it like mad. 

[bhodges]

Hi.

Save your money because these guys will have you spending it like mad. 

That's right!   

Seriously, dseegs, welcome, and hope you have a good time here.  Sounds like you're just beginning your journey, and you have a lot of fun ahead of you.

--Bruce

[DavidRoss]

Welcome, dseegs, not just to GMG, but to a lifetime of discovery and rediscovery of art that speaks directly to our souls (even though we seldom agree on just what it's saying!).

You've started out admirably by exploring some of the cornerstones of the repertoire.  In addition to Gurn's recommendations, I would suggest a bit of Bach--the cello suites, perhaps?--some chamber music, such as Schubert's Death and the Maiden quartet, and some essential 20th Century music, like Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.  Have fun, and try to keep your mind as open as your ears!

[Hollywood]

Greetings from Beethoven's Vienna, dseegs. Welcome to the forum. 

[dseegs]

thanks to everyone or the warm welcome

[DavidW]

I'm brand new to classical music. I started listening to it for no particular reason just, curiosity. I checked out a book from the library and read about classical music the periods etc. So far I've listened to
Vivaldi Four Seasons, Beethoven's 5th, And Dvoraks 9th. Liked them all!
Not really sure where my explorations should go from here. So any recommendations are appreciated.

More Vivaldi concertos, Beethoven's 9th, Dvorak's cello concerto.

Oh yeah hi everyone.

[Brahmsian]

More Vivaldi concertos, Beethoven's 9th, Dvorak's cello concerto.

Oh yeah hi everyone.

Welcome back David! 

[DavidW]

Welcome back David! 

Thanks Ray!

[bhodges]

Hi David, and hey, stick around awhile.   

--Bruce

[Cristofori]

I'm brand new to classical music. I started listening to it for no particular reason just, curiosity. I checked out a book from the library and read about classical music the periods etc. So far I've listened to
Vivaldi Four Seasons, Beethoven's 5th, And Dvoraks 9th. Liked them all!
Not really sure where my explorations should go from here. So any recommendations are appreciated.

Welcome aboard!

Your first musical adventures were well chosen! Stick with the well known works of the great composers for now. There are plenty of books to help you build a basic classical collection. Start listening to the radio as well. Most will have playlists online so you can see who the titles, composers and performers are. Also, check out CD's at your library.

Happy listening!