Find out more about Experience Classical
What is Experience Classical?
It’s a new way to discover classical music from the BBC, featuring hundreds of unique audio recordings all performed by the BBC Orchestras, Choirs and New Generation Artists. And alongside these tracks you’ll find radio programmes and podcasts that give you background and insight, so you can get even more out of the music.
Search by categories including Composers, Instruments, Popular Classics, Cutting Edge, Discovery and Moods like Energise, Focus and Wind Down.
How do I get the most out of my discoveries?
When you’ve chosen your music and found it in BBC Sounds, click on the ‘Read More’ dropdown – you’ll find details of the track, who is playing and when it was recorded and performed.
Then what?
Click back to the Experience Classical pages and continue your journey of discovery!
Anything else?
Yes! Classical music has been around for 800 years but it isn’t over, or stuck in the past – it’s constantly evolving. Our BBC Young Composer section lets you hear what young composers are writing today.
And if you’re in any way unsure about where to start, click on 10 Pieces to Get You Started for inspiration.
Listen to more world-class classical music on BBC Radio 3.
Find out more about the BBC Orchestras, Choirs and New Generation Artists including upcoming seasons and concerts:
BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
