Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical PeriodWhen we speak of classical music it often refers rather loosely to serious art music but at the core is really the music of the classical period running from about 1730 to 1800, give or take. This was truly one of the most glorious periods for both composition and performance and it is this classical music which is still at the core of todays repertoire. Obvious names connected with this period are Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, but there were many more