classical music
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Despite its status as a worldwide cultural destination thanks to its high-class classical music and museums, Vienna has largely been spared the nuisance of mass tourism.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Kossuth's frequencies were instead broadcasting classical music station Bartok Radio, according to AFP news agency.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Most are bright, rousing listens, even if you don’t understand Spanish, because their chords reflect the Romantic classical music popular at the time of their composition in the 19th century.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
When she’s anxious, I can soothe her with classical music or a prerecorded voice note.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
I was raised by the music community, with dozens of aunties and uncles who took me in as their own little foundling, even after I started showing a strange preference for classical music.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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