They say classical music is the soil of the modern music. If you take older musicians like Freddy Mercury (Queen) you can hear his musical education involved classical music as well.

To me there are better singers than

@sbamsoneu this one is for you as well!

Andrea Bocelli (time to say goodbye)

Indeed: Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi are the old componists and Pavarotti and others still keep this kind of music popular but so did the London Orchestra. They sang (and played) for example: Jesus Christ Superstar

I like what you shared about the folk music. I believe we all have this music as well although it's in many cultures wiped out by the "modern" music which is to my ears not as melodic and misses a certain charm.

Thanks for your super comment.