Timelessly beautiful classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music.
A showcase of stunningly beautiful classics, all at once!
There are so many beautiful pieces in classical music, aren’t there?
This time, I’ve selected works that are especially beautiful—“classics that are just too beautiful.”
It’s a lineup of masterpieces that have been passed down through a long history.
When you think of beautiful classical music, many people imagine something calm and refreshing, but I’ve also picked pieces not only for solo piano but also for voice and full orchestra.
Now then, please take your time and enjoy!
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Masterpieces of Classical Music That Are Too Beautiful. Recommended Classical Music (71–80)
Symphony No. 2, Movement IIISergei Rachmaninov
A moving melody woven from beauty and melancholy seeps into the heart.
Beginning with a clarinet solo and expanding to the full orchestra, the sonic world shakes the listener’s soul.
Its lyrical line, which evokes nostalgia and distant memories, feels as if it were singing of a beloved person.
It is also featured in the film “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” known as a classic that colors romantic scenes.
Recommended for those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or to bask in memories with someone dear.
Premiered in January 1908 to great success, it is also famous as a work that symbolizes the composer’s rebirth.
Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from the opera LohengrinWilhelm Wagner
This piece, with its majestic and sacred atmosphere, unfolds at a leisurely tempo and is distinguished by its rich orchestration.
The harmony between brass and strings is beautiful, leaving listeners deeply moved.
Premiered in August 1850, the work depicts a scene from an opera, superbly conveying the protagonist’s purity and the solemnity of the ritual.
It is often used as background music for weddings and religious ceremonies and is beloved by many.
It is recommended not only for those interested in classical music but also for anyone seeking a beautiful melody that resonates with the heart.
Forgotten Images: No. 2, “Memories of the Louvre”Claude Debussy
Consisting of three pieces, Images oubliées was published roughly 55 years after Claude Debussy’s death.
The second piece, Souvenir du Louvre, is a very beautiful work that combines grandeur and elegance.
The indication “with even the feeling of a slightly faded portrait commemorating memories of the Louvre” shows that the piece evokes an artwork whose gravitas deepens over time.
Within a single piece, you can enjoy a variety of expressions—delicacy, brilliance, and a touch of melancholy.
Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin
Among Chopin’s 21 Nocturnes, this is the most famous.
The left hand maintains the same accompaniment pattern throughout, over which the right hand sings the melody.
The beautiful melody is aria-like, and Chopin—who loved vocal music—actively incorporated contemporary operatic aria performance practices into piano playing.
Owing to its captivating beauty, numerous arrangements for violin, cello, and voice, among others, were produced after Chopin’s death.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6J.S.Bach
The Brandenburg Concertos are a collection of six concertos featuring various instrumentations and styles.
They are thought to have been composed by Bach during his tenure as Kapellmeister at the court of Prince Leopold of Köthen, for the court orchestra there.
Later, they were compiled and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg, which is why they are called the Brandenburg Concertos.
Prince Leopold was very fond of music and maintained, for the time, a relatively large and highly skilled orchestra.
Because Bach wrote these works for performance by that ensemble, they are pieces of high density both technically and musically, putting the soloists’ abilities to the test.
Water MusicHenderu
A work in which majestic and resplendent orchestral melodies resound with beauty.
Composed by Handel for a boating party on the River Thames in July 1717, this piece musically depicts the gentle flow of the river.
The rich sonorities woven by a variety of instruments—such as horns, oboes, and strings—create an elegant, soothing atmosphere, like light shimmering on the water’s surface.
Even today, its universal appeal is evident in its use as the theme music for NHK-FM’s “Enjoying Early Music” and as the departure melody at Kyoto Station.
It is a recommended piece for tasks or study that require concentration, or whenever you wish to quietly calm your mind.
EARTHMuramatsu Takatsugu
This piece, performed as a flute and piano duo, is a grand work themed around the Earth’s environment and the beauty of nature.
The flute’s gentle melodies and the piano’s rich resonance intertwine exquisitely, evoking the sensation of traveling through the great outdoors.
The structure begins with a quiet introduction, gradually unfolds into a dramatic development, and finally moves toward a tranquil close.
This dynamic contour brings deep emotional expression to the music and captivates listeners.
It’s a recommended piece for those who want to feel their love for nature and the Earth through music, and for anyone who wishes to fully savor the charm of the flute.