[Classic] Introducing famous songs about love
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.
Playlist
| [Classic] Introducing famous songs about love | |||
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| 1 | Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar | play_arrow | Edward Elgar as a gift to his fiancée and… |
| 2 | I Want YouErik Satie | play_arrow | This, one of Erik Satie’s representative works… |
| 3 | Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, “Moonlight”Ludwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | Beethoven fell in love with one of his piano students... |
| 4 | DedicationRobert Schumann=Liszt | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s thoughts on his beloved Clara… |
| 5 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 — Second MovementFrederic Chopin | play_arrow | Composed by Frédéric Chopin when he was 19 years old... |
| 6 | Adagietto, fourth movement from Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler | play_arrow | A song that delicately portrays the poignant feelings of youth. Sniff... |
| 7 | String Sextet No. 2 in G majorJohannes Brahms | play_arrow | Composed by Johannes Brahms in 1865… |
| 8 | Aria from Orchestral Suite No. 3J.S.Bach | play_arrow | It is widely known as Air on the G String. … |
| 9 | Ballet music ‘Romeo and Juliet’Sergei Prokofiev | play_arrow | It's the ballet music of that famous love story. The Soviet Uni... |
| 10 | Joy of LoveFritz Kreisler | play_arrow | With its light, lively piano and refreshing melody, it leaves a strong impression... |
| 11 | “In the Beautiful Month of May” from the song cycle “Dichterliebe,” Op. 48Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed by Robert Schumann in 1840… |
| 12 | Una furtiva lagrima from the opera L’elisir d’amoreGaetano Donizetti | play_arrow | Seeing the village girl Adina in tears, pure-hearted... |
| 13 | Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78 “Therese”Ludwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | Ludwig van Beethoven is about to... |
| 14 | Invitation to the DanceCarl Maria von Weber | play_arrow | This piece, with its strikingly vibrant waltz rhythm... |
| 15 | Six Pieces, Op. 118 No. 2: Intermezzo in A majorJohannes Brahms | play_arrow | A piano piece woven with kindness and deep emotion... |
| 16 | Liebesträume No. 3Franz Liszt | play_arrow | Spun by Franz Liszt, the master of Romantic music… |
| 17 | Sorrow of LoveFritz Kreisler | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose moving melody stirs the hearts of its listeners... |
| 18 | Waltz No. 9, Op. 69 No. 1 “Farewell Waltz”Frederic Chopin | play_arrow | Frédéric Chopin’s breakup with his fiancée... |
| 19 | From the song cycle Three Songs, Op. 7: No. 1, After a DreamGabriel Fauré | play_arrow | Gabriel Fauré, one of France’s representative composers… |
| 20 | Years of Pilgrimage, First Year: “Switzerland”Franz Liszt | play_arrow | List, who had an affair with a married woman that was forbidden, is... |
| 21 | CanonJohann Pachelbel | play_arrow | Just when everyone was offering their congratulations and I was at the peak of happiness… |
| 22 | Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker (Ballet Suite)Pyotr Tchaikovsky | play_arrow | It's a very flamboyant piece. It begins with the harp and beautifully... |
| 23 | Nessun dorma from the opera TurandotGiacomo Puccini | play_arrow | Propose to Princess Turandot and bring your love to fruition… |
| 24 | Intermezzo from Cavalleria RusticanaPietro Mascagni | play_arrow | The beautiful melodies of the string instruments evoke an image of a gentle, warm, eternal time. |
| 25 | The Drinking Song from the opera La TraviataGiuseppe Verdi | play_arrow | It's truly a celebratory song. From this song, the glass... |
| 26 | A Midsummer Night’s DreamFelix Mendelssohn | play_arrow | Based on Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream… |
| 27 | Messiah ~Hallelujah Chorus~Georg Friedrich Händel | play_arrow | A piece of music used when people are happy or at celebratory occasions... |
| 28 | Concerto for Flute and Harp, 2nd movementWolfgang Amadeus Mozart | play_arrow | At the beginning, the violin plays the main melody... |
| 29 | Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel | play_arrow | A masterwork of Handel’s elegant Baroque music |
| 30 | Siegfried IdyllRichard Wagner | play_arrow | A birthday present for his wife Kojima and cri… |
| 31 | From Lyric Pieces, Book VIII: Wedding Day at TroldhaugenEdvard Grieg | play_arrow | A bright, cheerful, and rhythmically lively piece that expresses the joy of marriage. |
| 32 | RequiemGabriel Urbain Fauré | play_arrow | It’s a very romantic piece. It’s a sacred work, and… |


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