# Where do you get information on classical music works?

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**Created:** [December 9, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-information-on-classical-music-works/520623 "2009-12-09T20:15:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-information-on-classical-music-works/520623/1 "2009-12-09T20:15:09Z")

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Back in the early days of CDs, each classical CD came with a thick booklet in multiple languages. There was information about the work, the conductor, and the orchestra.

Now, I download most of my music and I don’t get that information. Even if I buy a CD, the notes are minimal.

Sometimes, Wikipedia will have information on a particular work. However, if that fails, I usually look at the Amazon reviews. Often, there is someone who will provide some background information on the work.

Are there any good websites that have information on classical music?