100 Kickass Classical Pieces

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1Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, "Fate": Allegro con brioLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry7:28
2Festival Overture in E-Flat Major, "The Year 1812", Op. 49
recording of:
The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E-flat major, op. 49
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1882-08-20)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (from 1880-09 until 1880-11)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 49), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 46) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 49)
is based on:
Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!)
quotes music from:
Troparion of the Holy Cross
quotes music from:
La Marseillaise (national anthem of France)
quotes music from:
Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!)
Bamberger Symphoniker & José Serebrier16:35
3Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. AllegroLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry5:51
4Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
recording of:
Toccata und Fuge d-Moll, BWV 565
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 565) and Bach Compendium (number: BC J 37)
Hans Fagius9:52
5William Tell: Overture
recording of:
Guillaume Tell : Ouverture (William Tell: Overture)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini
librettist:
Hippolyte Louis-Florent Bis and Étienne de Jouy
part of:
Guglielmo Tell (italian version by Calisto Bassi)
part of:
Guillaume Tell
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut11:17
6Canon in D Major
orchestra:
Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum (from 1982 until 1984)
conductor:
Max Pommer (from 1982 until 1984)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Delta Music GmbH (in 1985)
recorded at:
Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche in Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany (from 1982 until 1984)
recording of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337: I. Canon (Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 377: I. Canon)
composer:
Johann Pachelbel
part of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337
New Bach Musical Academy & Max Pommer4:24
7An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314 [Waltz]
recording of:
An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube, op. 314)
premiered in:
Wien, Austria (on 1867-02-15)
composer:
Johann Strauss (in 1866)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 314)
Wiener Volksopernorchester & Peter Falk10:00
8Carmina Burana: O FortunaLondon Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry, London Philharmonic Choir & The London Chorus2:42
9Also sprach Zarathustra: Introduction
recording of:
Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30: I. Einleitung (Sonnenaufgang)
composer:
Richard Strauss (in 1896)
publisher:
Peters Edition Ltd.
part of:
Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30 (TrV 176)
DLG Orchestra & Lester Smith1:38
10Orpheus in the Underworld: Can-can
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Frank Shipway
recording of:
Orphée aux Enfers: Acte II, Scene 2. Galop Infernal (Orpheus in the Underworld: Infernal Galop, widely known as “Can-can”)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach
part of:
Orphée aux Enfers: Acte II, Tableau 4 (Les Enfers)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Frank Shipway2:10
11Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah ChorusLondon Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry & London Philharmonic Choir3:32
12Carmen: Overture
Malmö SymfoniOrkester & James DePreist2:16
13Gayane: Sabre Dance
Štátna filharmónia Košice & Christian Ehwald2:13
14Symphony No 9 in D Minor Op. 125, "Choral": IV. An die Freude (Excerpt)
London Symphony Orchestra & Frank Shipway6:09
15Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: Land of Hope and GloryLondon Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry5:45
16Peer Gynt, Op. 23: In the Hall of the Mountain King
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. I Dovregubbens hall (Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (in 1875)
revised by:
Edvard Grieg (in 1888)
version of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23: 2. akt: I Dovregubbens hall
part of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry2:43
17La Gioconda: Dance of the Hours
London Symphony Orchestra & Frank Shipway9:11
18Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, S. 359 No. 22
Philharmonia Orchestra & Herbert von Karajan11:11
19A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Wedding March
Bamberger Symphoniker & Alexander von Pitamic5:26
20The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the Bumblebee
Camerata Rhenania & Hanspeter Gmür1:42
21Rhapsody in Blue
piano:
Kamil Hála
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek
recording of:
Rhapsody in Blue (standard 1942 orchestration)
orchestrator:
Ferde Grofé (in 1942)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Ferde Grofé Music Publishing, New World Music Co. and Warner Bros. Music
part of:
Classic 100: Feel Good (number: 5)
revision of:
Rhapsody in Blue (original 1924 jazz band version, less often performed)
Slovenská filharmónia, Libor Pešek & Kamil Hála16:33
22Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor for Piano, Op. 27 No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoDubravka Tomšič6:03
23Boléro, M. 81
Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu & Samo Hubad13:47
24The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn & Heribert Beissel2:14
25Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Frank Shipway3:25
26Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" (Queen of the Night's Aria)
Maszella Holzapfel, Klaus Arp & Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR2:54
27Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59, "Für Elise"
piano and solo piano:
Finghin Collins
recording of:
Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 “Für Elise”: Poco moto (Bagatelle for Piano in A minor “Für Elise”, WoO 59)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (from 1808 until 1810)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (number: 15), Classic 100: Piano (number: 17) and Kinsky catalogue (number: WoO 59)
Finghin Collins3:16
28Entrance of the Gladiators, Op. 68: Marsch
Desford Colliery Band & Eric Crees2:39
29The Sorcerer's Apprentice (without narration)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Lars Benstorp12:00
30Die Walkürie (The Valkyrie), Act 3: Ride of the Valkyries [Concert Version]
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry5:11
31Cantata, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben": Chorale "Jesu bleibet meine Freude" (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring)
Hans Fagius3:25
32The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Waltz of the Flowers
Nemzeti Filharmonikus zenekar & Emil Edlinger7:14
33Carmen Suite No. 2: II. Habanera
Nemzeti Filharmonikus zenekar & Emil Edlinger2:12
34Suite Bergamasque, L 75: III. Clair de lune (orchestral arrangement)
MDR Sinfonieorchester & Max Pommer4:16
35Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor for Piano, Op. 35: III. Funeral March: LentoVitalij Margulis8:14
36Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331: Rondo: Alla turcaFinghin Collins3:25
37Fantasy for Orchestra, "Night on Bald Mountain"
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut10:35
38Minuet in E Major, Op. 13
Stephen Hough & Steven Isserlis3:52
39Peer Gynt, Op. 23: I. Morning Mood (Allegretto pastorale)
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut3:56
40The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Overture
orchestra:
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija
conductor:
Anton Nanut
recording of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Sinfonia
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (in 1786)
part of:
Die Hochzeit des Figaro (German translation)
part of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro, K 492)
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut4:08
41Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons), Op. 8, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269, "La primavera" [Spring]: I. Allegro
Janáčkův Komorní Orchestr & Zdenek Dejmek3:26
42Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 No. 2
London Festival Orchestra & James Webster6:51
43The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Dance of the Reed Pipes
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn & Heribert Beissel2:22
44Suite No. 1 in G Major for Solo Cello, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
Torleif Thedéen2:12
45The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Trepak (Russian Dance)
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn & Heribert Beissel1:09
46Lullaby (Guten Abend, gute Nacht), Op. 49
Slovenský komorný orchester Bohdana Warchala2:59
47Paganini Rhapsody, Op. 43: Variation XVIII. Andante cantabile
Malmö SymfoniOrkester, Owain Arwel Hughes & Noriko Ogawa3:04
48Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
Yevgeny Sudbin, John Neschling & Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo19:27
49La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie): Overture
SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg & Klaus Arp9:51
50Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
21 Hungarian Dances for Orchestra, WoO 1: No. 5 in G minor (Allegro) (catch-all for unknown and one-off orchestrations)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (from 1858 until 1868)
orchestration of:
Hungarian Dances for piano, 4 hands, WoO 1, Book 1, No. 5 in F-sharp minor: Allegro – Vivace
part of:
21 Hungarian Dances for Orchestra, WoO 1 (catch-all for unknown and one-off orchestrations)
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry2:38
51Sonata No. 16 in C Major for Piano, K. 545, "Sonata facile": I. Allegro
Carmen Piazzini3:00
52The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Tea (Chinese Dance)
Klassische Philharmonie Bonn & Heribert Beissel1:02
53Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry5:44
54Romeo and Juliette, Op. 64a (Fantasy Overture)
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Laurence Siegel18:05
55Le Carneval des Animaux (The Carnival of the Animals): VII. Aquarium
Bamberger Symphoniker & Hanspeter Gmür2:30
56Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoSimfonični orkester RTV Slovenija, Anton Nanut & Dubravka Tomšič13:36
57The Nutcracker, Op. 71: March
Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu & Kazushi Ono2:26
58Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626: III. Dies irae
Zdeněk Košler, Slovenská filharmónia & Slovenský filharmonický zbor1:48
59Light Cavalry Overture
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Horst Stein
recording of:
Leichte Kavallerie: Ouvertüre (Light Cavalry: Overture)
composer:
Franz von Suppé
part of:
Leichte Kavallerie (Light Cavalry)
London Philharmonic Orchestra & Horst Stein6:32
60Les Patineurs Valse (The Skater's Waltz), Op. 183
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Frank Shipway2:43
61Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons), Op. 8, Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, RV 297, "L'inverno" [Winter]: I. Allegro non molto
Joshua Epstein, Zdenek Simane & Merck Chamber Orchestra3:27
62Le Carneval des Animaux (The Carnival of the Animals): XIV. Finale
Bamberger Symphoniker & Hanspeter Gmür1:57
63Swan Lake, Op. 20: Scène (Lake in the Moonlight)
London Festival Orchestra & Alfred Scholz3:15
64Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: Allegro molto
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry7:02
65Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville): Overture
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Marko Munih7:06
66Il trovatore, Act 2: Coro di zingariSveriges Radios Symfoniorkester, Leif Segerstam & Orphei Drängar2:54
67Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626: VIII. Lacrimosa
Zdeněk Košler, Slovenská filharmónia & Slovenský filharmonický zbor3:21
68Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper & Alfred Scholz2:43
69Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla Hornpipe
Bamberger Symphoniker & Hanns Reinartz4:51
70Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: I. Montagues and Capulets
Bergen filharmoniske orkester & Andrew Litton5:33
71Concerto No. 21 in C Major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 467: Andante ("Elvira Madigan")
Hamburger Symphoniker & Alois Springer6:49
72Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut8:39
73Suite from Sylvia: Pizzicato
Nürnberger Symphoniker & Räto Tschupp2:37
74Three Nocturnes for Piano, Op. 62: Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat Major, G 541 "O lieb so lang' Du lieben kannst" (Poco allegro con affetto)
Květa Novotná4:41
75Turandot, Act 3: "Nessun dorma"
José Carreras, Lorin Maazel, Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor & Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper3:21
76Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620: Overture
SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg & Ernest Bour7:14
77Messa da Requiem: Dies irae - Tuba mirumLondon Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry, London Philharmonic Choir & The London Chorus3:54
78Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco
Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Alun Francis11:09
79Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinere
Claude Génetay, Gunilla von Bahr & Svenska Kammarorkestern1:39
80Songs Without Words, Op. 62: Spring Song in A Major: Allegro grazioso
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Anton Nanut2:05
81The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: Waltz
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Laurence Siegel4:25
82Trumpet Voluntary in D Major (The Prince of Denmark's March)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Frank Shipway
recording of:
The Prince of Denmark’s March (erroneously called “Trumpet Voluntary” - catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Jeremiah Clarke
arrangement of:
The Prince of Denmark’s March (erroneously called “Trumpet Voluntary”)
Christian Rainer, Frank Shipway & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra3:01
83Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), Op. 410: Waltz
London Festival Orchestra & James Webster6:54
84Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act 3: March
Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg & Hans Vonk2:02
85Lohengrin, WWV 75: Prelude to Act 3
Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra & Bystrík Režucha3:41
86The Bartered Bride: Skocna
Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra & Bystrík Režucha4:48
87Thaïs: Méditation
violin:
Pieter Schoeman
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Thaïs: Acte II. Entr’acte “Méditation” (original; for solo violin and orchestra)
composer:
Jules Massenet (in 1894)
part of:
Classic 100: Music of France (number: 14)
part of:
Thaïs: Acte II
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pieter Schoeman & David Parry5:01
88Wiener Blut (Viennese Spirit), Op. 354 [Waltz]
SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg & Klaus Arp8:39
89Marche Slave, Op. 31
Wiener Philharmoniker & Gennady Rozhdestvensky9:01
90Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": II. Romance. AndanteSimfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Alexander von Pitamic6:44
91Danse Macabre in G Minor, Op. 40
Kungliga Filharmonikerna & James DePreist7:48
92Sonata No. 8 in C Minor for Piano, Op. 13, "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabileDubravka Tomšič5:36
93L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, Op. 23: Farandole
London Festival Orchestra & Alfred Scholz3:33
94Finlandia, Op. 26
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
David Parry
recording of:
Finlandia, op. 26 (for orchestra)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1900-07-02)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (in 1899)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (in 1900)
premiered at:
Konsertti
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1905)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 26)
version of:
Sanomalehdistön päivien musiikki, op. 25/26: VII. Tableau 6. Finland Awakes
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry8:06
95Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Promenade
sound engineer:
Robert von Bahr (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19) and Pekka Priha (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19)
producer:
Robert von Bahr
orchestra:
Radion sinfoniaorkesteri (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19)
conductor:
Leif Segerstam (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19)
recorded at:
Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19)
recording of:
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade I (orchestrated by Funtek) (from 1986-02-17 until 1986-02-19)
orchestrator:
Leo Funtek
composer:
Модест Петрович Мусоргский
orchestration of:
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (1st) (original piano version)
part of:
Pictures at an Exhibition (Saraste performing edition (orchestrations by Gortschakov and Funtek))
part of:
Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Funtek)
Radion sinfoniaorkesteri & Leif Segerstam1:43
96Swan Lake, Op. 20: Dance of the Swans
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Marko Munih1:24
97An American in Paris
recording of:
An American in Paris
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1928)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd.
premiered at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1928-12-13)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Carter Nice17:25
98The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: I. Prelude and Fugue in C MajorChristiane Jaccottet3:45
99The Tales of Hoffman: Barcarolle
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Barcarolle (The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle, catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach
arrangement of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte III. “Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour” (Nicklausse, Giulietta)
Budapesti Filharmóniai Társaság Zenekara & András Kórodi3:30
100The Hebrides, Op. 26: Overture (Fingal's Cave)
recording of:
Die Hebriden, op. 26 (The Hebrides, op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave”, Fingal's Cave)
premiered in:
London, England, United Kingdom (on 1832-05-14)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (in 1830)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 26) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 7)
Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija & Marko Munih10:28

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