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Why does classical music touch us like nothing else? The BBC shares some thoughts.

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180116-can-listening-to-classical-music-improve-your-life

On more than one occasion you have probably turned to classical music for inspiration, community, focus, escape or that emotional space that only music can provide.  But have you ever been able to describe what classical music does for you, or put your finger on the right music for the right moment?

This recent (Jan 17) article from the BBC "Can Listening to Classical Music Improve Your Life?" does the best job I've ever seen of sharing the why, where to start and how-to's of listening to classical music.