Spanning the early 1700s through the early 1800s, the classical era was typified by its lightness, brightness, and clarity—not to mention the advent of both the symphony and the sonata. Led by composers like Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven (at least during the earlier years of his output), this playlist captures the sound of the classical era at its best. Our experts update these selections regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.