If a white person starts talking to you about classical music, it’s essential that you tread very lightly. This is because white people are all petrified that they will be exposed as someone who has only a moderate understanding of classical music. When a white person encounters another white person who actually enjoys classical music (exceptionally rare), it is often considered to be one of the most traumatic experiences they can go through.

“Really? Beethoven’s 5th Symphony….that’s your favorite.”
“um, no, I mean…”
“You sure it’s not Pachelbel’s Canon?”
“well, ah, I like that, ah, song”
“sigh, of course you do.”

Stuff white people like isn't my favorite site ever, but this sums up four years of working in a string quartet. All I can say is this-- if you don't know much about it, that's fine. Be enthusiastic about what you really enjoy, don't try to b.s. what you don't know, and I won't judge you.

(Too much.)