For optimal search results, try using the format "composer + (instrument) + opus number + soloist/orchestra/conductor."
This format allows you to find specific recordings or performances using the search bar.

Please note that due to our extensive catalog, the desired result may not be the first one displayed. Thus, it is good to first go to the work page, of the piece of music you want to listen to.

Go to the composer's dedicated page by searching for their name.

Click the tab called "works" and choose the work in question.

By filtering for conductors, orchestras, and other criteria, you can narrow down your search and find the exact recording you are looking for.

Instead of generic searches like "op. 7," try searching for more precise terms. For example, if you're looking for Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 4," search for "Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 4" to find the work immediately.

Avoid searching for collections like "Wagner Ring complete", as the individual operas are typically treated as separate works. Instead, search for specific works by name or opus number, or search for Composer and Orchestra, e.g. to find the albums you are looking for.

For works by composers which are catalogued, searching by catalog number or opus number is recommended. You can find an index of composer work catalogues here.

Do have a look at the list of search results. While maybe not up top, the result might be in there.

To enhance your search results, consider using more precise search terms and experimenting with different wordings.

If an initial search doesn't lead to the music you are looking for, try a different variation, or better yet, go via the composer and utilise the available filters, as mentioned earlier.