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 (41–50)
Ave verum corpusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A sacred work regarded as a late-life masterpiece alongside the famed Requiem.
Mozart composed it a mere six months before his death, as if foreseeing his own passing and what lay beyond.
Scored simply for choir, strings, and organ, and lasting just under five minutes, it depicts a serene, lucid, transparent world—one filled with peace, as though all struggles have ended and the soul has returned to heaven.
String Quartet No. 2, Movement 1Alexander Borodin
Known as a masterpiece brimming with lyrical beauty, this string quartet captivates with its sweet, lovestruck melodies and delicate fragility.
Highlights include the theme that begins in the cello and passes to the first violin, as well as the lively interplay among the instruments.
It is also a highly rewarding piece for performers.
Begun in July 1881 and completed by September—a remarkably swift pace—the work overflows with a warm resonance filled with love.
It is an ideal choice for those who wish to savor beautiful melodies and rich expressiveness.
String Quartet No. 1, Second Movement: Andante cantabilePyotr Tchaikovsky
This is a gem of a masterpiece inspired by a Ukrainian folk song.
The serene melody born from the harmony of the strings evokes deep emotion in the listener.
Its beautiful tune, which gently enfolds the feelings of a young person in love, delicately portrays the subtleties of human emotion.
There is an anecdote that even Russia’s great literary giant Tolstoy was moved to tears by this work.
masterfully expressing both the anxieties and hopes of love, it is a piece that offers solace to those troubled by romance.
The moving performance at a special concert in December 1876 was recorded by the composer in his diary as a lifelong source of pride.
In the ForestAlbert Ketèlbey
How about a piano piece that conjures up a tranquil forest scene with shafts of sunlight filtering through the trees? This work by Albert Ketèlbey brings a sense of calm, as if you’re taking a deep breath in the woods.
The piano’s gentle melody seems to depict the whisper of the trees and the chirping of little birds.
Included in the piano collection “A Dream Picture,” it is sometimes described as “cute” for its charm.
Rosemary Tuck’s 1993 recording is also deeply moving.
In just three to four minutes, it distills the breath of nature.
It’s perfect for forgetting the heat, spending a quiet moment, or accompanying your reading.
Listen to this piece, and you’ll surely feel at peace.
Spring Song from Songs Without WordsFelix Mendelssohn
Among the 48 Songs Without Words, this is the most famous piece.
With its short form and approachable melody, the collection has become one of Mendelssohn’s signature works.
The title was not given by Mendelssohn himself; because the score begins with the indication “like a spring song,” it came to be popularly known as “Spring Song.” The piece conveys a sense of longing for spring and a fresh, cheerful atmosphere.
Liebesträume No. 3Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt, the great Hungarian composer who pioneered the New German School and created the symphonic poem.
A composer who marked a turning point in the classical world, he left numerous masterpieces brimming with originality.
Among them, this work has long been cherished as an especially beautiful piece.
Centered on the theme of love, it is said to strongly reflect Liszt’s own romantic experiences.
Composed as a song in 1845 and arranged for solo piano in 1850, it showcases expressions that only the piano’s timbre can evoke.
If you wish to feel the depth and fragility of love, be sure to listen to this piece.
Ave MariaFranz Peter Schubert
Alongside Gounod/Bach’s and Caccini’s Ave Maria, it is regarded as one of the world’s three great Ave Marias.
Its lyrics are taken from the epic poem The Lady of the Lake by the Scottish poet Walter Scott.
Within the story of The Lady of the Lake, the character Ellen Douglas—known as the Lady of the Lake—who is being pursued by the king, softly intones a prayer to the Virgin Mary, and those words became the lyrics.
Its beautiful melody conveys the earnestness of the prayer and is deeply compelling.