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)
Barcarolle No. 2 in F-sharp minor from Songs Without Words, Book IIFelix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer who left behind many delicate and graceful works, is especially known for his collection of short piano pieces called Songs Without Words.
The collection is divided into eight volumes, and the melancholy melody of Venetian Boat Song No.
2 in F-sharp minor, included in the second volume, is a celebrated piece that brings tears to the eyes.
Although all 48 pieces have titles, Mendelssohn himself named only five of them.
Venetian Boat Song No.
2 in F-sharp minor is one of those and is cherished as an exceptionally beautiful and striking work among the Songs Without Words.
Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14Sergei Rachmaninov
Sergei Rachmaninoff, one of Russia’s greatest composers.
Among his works, the piece I especially recommend is Vocalise, Op.
34 No.
14.
As the title suggests, a “vocalise” is a singing technique that uses only vowel sounds.
Its heart-wrenchingly melancholic melody is also highly appealing as a piano piece.
If you’re drawn to themes of deep sorrow and wistfulness, this work will surely resonate with you.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64Felix Mendelssohn
A work that, along with Beethoven’s Op.
61 and Brahms’s Op.
77, is hailed as one of the three great violin concertos.
The sweet, plaintive, and emotionally charged opening melody for solo violin is so famous that many people have likely heard it at least once.
It combines both joy and melancholy, and its bright, brilliant yet gentle and expressive beautiful melodies leave a lasting impression.
Masterpieces of Classical Music That Are Too Beautiful: Recommended Classical Music (81–90)
Ave MariaJ.S.Bach/Gounod
A hymn published in 1859 in which the French composer Gounod added a main melody over the accompaniment of Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No.
1 “Prelude.” Also known as “Gounod’s Ave Maria,” it is beloved worldwide as one of the three great Ave Maria settings, alongside “Schubert’s Ave Maria” and “Caccini’s Ave Maria.” The Latin text used for the lyrics opens with the words spoken by the angel Gabriel to Mary in the New Testament Annunciation, where he foretells the conception of Jesus.
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach
This is an arrangement of the “Air” from the second movement of Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.
3.
The G string refers to the lowest of the violin’s four strings, and because this piece can be performed using only that string, it is known as “Air on the G String.” The original is in D major, but it was transposed in an arrangement by the violinist August Wilhelmj, making performance on the G string alone possible.
Each instrument intertwines with the others while presenting its own beautiful melody; every part takes a leading role, combining to create a richly beautiful sound world.
Greeting of LoveSir Edward William Elgar
A work that Elgar dedicated in 1888 as an engagement gift to Caroline, who would later become his wife.
You can sense his feelings for his beloved in the rich colors and sweet expression, can’t you? Influenced by the education he received from his music-loving parents, Elgar also held a profound love for music itself, and that affection is surely reflected in this beautiful melody.
The composer himself arranged it for various instrumentations, including a solo piano version, so be sure to explore the other versions as well!
In conclusion
Ahh, classic music really is beautiful, isn’t it? Of course, I do find comfort in modern pop as well, but I still feel that the compositions by those musicians who’ve gone down in history are on a whole different level.
This time, the theme was classical masterpieces that are just too beautiful, and I tried to pick pieces with as wide a variety of melodies as possible! Did you find a favorite? At Rug Music, we also have other articles featuring classical music, so please be sure to check those out too!