classical repertoire

Classical repertoire refers to the established body of musical works regularly performed by orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo instrumentalists, typically spanning from the Baroque period through the early twentieth century.

The term suggests pieces that have proven their staying power and become standard fare in concert programming—Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and their peers.

Musicians speak of "learning the repertoire" to mean mastering these canonical works that audiences and conductors expect performers to know.

She spent years building her classical repertoire before auditioning for the symphony.