For those who are relatively new to the world of classical music and wish to explore it further, Classical Net is an outstanding site. Its authors offer tips on how to explore classical music and provide recommendations categorized by era (Medieval/Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century). Each listing begins with a brief description of the period in question, followed by a surprisingly diverse set of recommendations including symphonic, opera, chamber, solo, guitar music, and even Gilbert & Sullivan. The page is also full of tidbits, such as an explanation of a 'historically informed' performance. Of course there is much more to be found here, including composer biographies and a list of retailers who specialize in classical CDs. The only thing lacking are sound clips of the various classical pieces -- which would be helpful to visitors at this site in deciding whether to purchase a piece or not.