French Classical

French Classical music blossomed in the 17th and 18th centuries, when composers realised that underlining their palatial soirées with a bit of melody was far more stylish than awkward silences. With its elegance, rich harmonies, and a penchant for operatic drama, it sounds like a polite conversation that escalates into a passionate debate over whether frogs deserve their own opera. Interestingly, this genre paved the way for some rather flamboyant ballets, hinting that even music occasionally likes to put on a tutu and prance about a bit.