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