European classical music
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Though many civilisations around the world have a tradition of classical music, when used as a generic term, the phrase is usually understood as referring to the type of classical music that arose in Europe.
UnderstandPenso che una vita per la musica sia una vita spesa bene ed è a questo che mi sono dedicato."I think a life in music is a life well spent and this is what I have dedicated myself to."
TalkItalian is generally considered to be the most important language in classical music, with musical terminology being almost exclusively in Italian and the majority of operas being written in Italian.
DestinationsAny bigger town will probably have some performances, and any bigger city venues worth seeing. Below are some especially famous or otherwise worthwhile destinations.
Events
RespectThe experience of going to a classical concert is very different from going to a rock, hip-hop or jazz concert, and likewise with an opera or ballet from a musical.
See also
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "European classical music" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Saverio Dalla Rosa, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons