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Classical
Archives - This site has the most extensive collection of classical MIDI files
that we know of - over 16,000 MIDI files by nearly 1000 composers. On
the opening page of the site, follow the link entitled "How to Play
and Download Our Music Files" for clear directions on how to use
the site easily.
Kunst
der Fuge - This site provides an extensive
collection of classical MIDI files, sequenced by many contributors. It
is well organized with an alphabetical index of composers, along with
pages dedicated to particular styles and time periods. It also contains
many informational aspects, such as biographies of composers and an explanation
of fugue theory. To download a song file, simply right-click on the link,
and save the file to the directory you desire.
Classical
Piano MIDI Page - This "must visit" site for pianists, by
Bernd Krueger, has an extensive list of classical piano repertoire pieces
with excellent MIDI sequencing.
Classical
Musical MIDI Page - This site by Reginald Steven Ritchie organizes
MIDI files by composer, and includes biographical information on each
composer. There are high quality orchestral pieces here, as well as solo
instrumental works.
Edward
Maurath's MIDI Files of Bach and Handel - To enjoy the Bach and Handel
works which are presented on this site, just scroll down from the opening
graphics. (Don't worry about the "Click here to enter" line,
as it just jumps you down the page a bit.) You can click on the title
of each musical composition to download the MIDI file.
Classical
Guitar MIDI Archives - This huge collection of MIDI files for guitar
owned by Francois Faucher offers "2222 MIDI files from 135 composers".
New MIDI sequences are added twice a week; original submissions of high
quality are welcomed. This site exists primarily to showcase pieces written
for the classical guitar (solo and ensemble), but also has well-known
arrangement and transcriptions. The site includes information on the creation
of MIDI files and a tutorial on the tablature system. There are original
pieces here by Mr. Faucher, the site owner.
Classical
MIDI Files by David Siu - Some nicely done sequences, with some lesser
known composers, all sequenced by Gary Goldberg and remapped for GM format
by David Siu. The files are arranged alphabetically by composer on the
opening page, and are easily downloaded by right-clicking your mouse.
John's
MIDI Files - John Merchant has sequenced a small collection of MIDI
files for a few big name composers from the Baroque to Romantic periods.
The
George Pollen MIDI Collection - This collection of primarily classical
pieces are sequenced by George Pollen. Along with the classical works,
there are a few selections by Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, and by George
Pollen himself.
Classical
Music MIDI Page - This site by Michael Anton Sciortino has works sorted
alphabetically by composer. Click on a letter of the alphabet to reach
the composer you are interested in. The music has been sequenced by various
contributors, who are indicated in parentheses following the title of
each selection.
19th
Century Organ Works - This site by NOM Classical has organ pieces
by Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann.
The
Classical Page at MidiWorld - This web page offers a directory of
MIDI files, organized by composer. To download a file, right-click on
the filename and save it to your designated directory.
Dave's J. S. Bach Page - Most of these files have been entered by hand rather than by recording.
The MIDI file author states that he has tried to remain faithful to the
original printed scores. There are no dynamics or other interpretation
upon playback. These might be good MIDI files for trying out the MIDI
performance and annotation editing features of Notation Composer.
Classical
Music Symposium Midi Composers Orchestra - A small but varied collection
of works by about ten best-known classical composers.
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