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In classical music, which mostly consists of pieces without lyrics, there are actually many works themed around love.
Even with pieces you already know, understanding the composer’s intentions and background can change the way you hear them dramatically—so take this opportunity to explore classical love songs.
These works, each expressing different forms of love, may convey something meaningful to us living today, transcending time.
Songs about love with lyrics are wonderful, of course, but I hope this also conveys the appeal of classical music that expresses itself through melody and resonance alone.
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[Classics] Introducing famous songs about love (1–10)
Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar
Composed by Edward Elgar as a gift for his fiancée, this piece is a brief, love-filled work brimming with a sweet melody and moving harmonies.
It features a gentle violin line and light, graceful piano accompaniment that captivate the listener.
Written in 1888, it premiered in a small-orchestra version at the Crystal Palace on November 11 the following year.
Today, it is also frequently performed as a piano solo.
It’s a recommended piece for couples about to be married or for anyone wishing to express feelings for someone special.
I Want YouErik Satie
This piece, one of Erik Satie’s best-known works, was originally composed for voice and piano.
“Je te veux” means “I want you” in Japanese.
Premiered in 1903 at the Paris cabaret La Scala, it was dedicated to the singer Paulette Darty.
Written in 3/4 time as a waltz, its melody evokes nostalgia and sentimentality.
The lyrics are sensual, and this contrast is one of the work’s charms.
Compared to Satie’s other compositions, this piece is characterized by a brighter, more optimistic tone.
In the piano solo version, additional sections were inserted between each stanza of the text, further developing the nostalgic melody.
It is recommended for those interested in classical music themed around romance.
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, “Moonlight”Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven fell in love with his piano student.
Due to differences in social status and other factors, the two were never united, but this piece beautifully expresses his ardent love for her, the sorrowful reality he could not change, and the complex emotions of each.
DedicationRobert Schumann=Liszt
A masterpiece composed by Robert Schumann, imbued with his feelings for his beloved Clara.
In Franz Liszt’s piano arrangement, it gains even more brilliance and virtuosic appeal.
Schumann is said to have written it in the year he married Clara, and the original lyrics—expressing profound love and gratitude—overflow with devoted affection for a loved one.
It remains popular as a wedding piece or a concert encore, cherished by many.
It’s recommended when you want to convey gratitude to someone you love or when you wish to calm your heart.
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 — Second MovementFrederic Chopin
The second movement of the piano concerto that Frédéric Chopin composed at the age of 19.
It was written with his first love, Konstancja Głąbówna (Konstancja Gładkowska), in mind.
Though he never confessed his feelings to her, he expressed his bittersweet longing in this movement.
In a letter to a friend, he wrote, “I composed this Adagio (the second movement) thinking of Konstancja.” The middle section shifts dramatically in mood, evoking Chopin’s inner turmoil over his unspoken love.
It’s a perfect piece to listen to while thinking of someone you love.
Immerse yourself in its achingly beautiful melody.