I created a website to post classical songs that I have sung, but do not own the rights to. Is it Legal to do?

Question

Is it legal to post the songs? It’s my voice that is used but it’s not a song I wrote. The site is just for people to listen to the songs, not to buy or for commercial use. Is there a place to check if the rights to the songs are common property? And if they are would that make it legal if it’s not already?? Please help! I don't want to do anything Illegal. Any good sites that deal with laws pertaining to music that might be useful?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Answer 1

i wouldn't even bother it sounds lame.  

Answer 2

Depends what you mean by "classical".

17th century opera?  Perfectly legal. "Classic Rock" from the 70's?  Violation of copyright.

Richard