Classical Music

January 25th, 2012

Classical Music
Classical Music
Classical music?
I really enjoy classical music although my knowledge of it is somewhat limited. I like sombre pieces, relaxing and nothing too lively! I like Chopin but hope someone could maybe give me some other recommendations.

lassical Music Suggestions

Beethoven- Cello and violin sonatas; 6th, 7th and 9th symphonies

Brahms- cello sonatas, brahms double (violin and cello), any of his symphonies (especially 4); hungarian rhapsodies; string quartets

Dvorak- cello concerto (noticing a pattern? I’m a cellist :-P ), string quartets, viola quintet in Eb

Smetana polkas. Sounds nuts, but they’re lovely

Chopin- nocturnes, polonaises, etudes, preludes. The guy was brilliant on the piano. I also like his introduction and polonaise for cello

Mahler symphonies are intense! Mahler one is great

Sibelius- Finalandia for some “pop” classical (ie popular in the classical realm), his first symphony.

Pandora.com is great. Type in Tchaikovsky or Beethoven and you can pick and choose.

You can try Sibelius Symphony No. 5.

Tchaikovsky Symphony #3 is beautiful. It’s in DM.

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3: THE ‘EROICA

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