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A poignant classic masterpiece. Recommended classical music. Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra sai-kisaragi Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western music Ryo With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!
Introducing heartrending classical pieces in one go!
Even when we say “heartrending classical music,” the moods and styles vary widely.
This time, we’ve picked out a range of moving masterpieces—from piano and violin works to miniatures, chamber music, concertos, and orchestral pieces.
Alongside the classics, we’ve lined up a wide selection that includes lesser-known, more obscure works that even avid classical listeners might not immediately recognize.
Whether you’re just getting into classical music or already deeply immersed, there’s plenty to enjoy—so please relax and read to the end!
Table of Contents A poignant classic masterpiece. Recommended classical music. Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique,” Fourth Movement Pyotr Tchaikovsky Pavane for a Dead Princess Maurice Ravel Siciliano Gabriel Urbain Fauré Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Like a melody Johannes Brahms Enigma Variations, Variation IX “Nimrod” Edward Elgar Morgen ! Richard Strauss From Violin Concerto, First Movement Felix Mendelssohn Adagio Tomaso Albinoni Oboe Concerto in D minor, Second Movement Alessandro Marcello Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber Nocturne No. 20 “Posthumous” Frederic Chopin String Quartet No. 1, Movement II Pyotr Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 2 in D major, Movement I Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin Symphony No. 2, Movement III Sergei Rachmaninov Traumerei Robert Schumann Etude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major “Tristesse” (Farewell Song) Frederic Chopin Requiem Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Barcarolle No. 2 in F-sharp minor from Songs Without Words, Book II Felix Mendelssohn dream Claude Debussy Sorrow of Love Fritz Kreisler Boat Song Pyotr Tchaikovsky Opera ‘Lohengrin’: Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Wilhelm Wagner Piano Sonata No. 14 Ludwig van Beethoven old clock tower Heino Kaski Gnossienne Erik Satie Violin Concerto, Second Movement Felix Mendelssohn Summer Morning Heino Kasuki My beloved Nicolo Paganini Meditation Jules Massenet Sorrowful Waltz Sibelius Arabesque Varsand Mischa Levitzki Clair de Lune, the third piece of the Suite bergamasque Claude Debussy Symphony No. 7, Second Movement Anton Bruckner Chaconne Tomaso Antonio Vitali Ancient Airs and Dances for Lute, Suite No. 3 Respighi Zigeunerweisen Pablo de Sarasate Piano Concerto, First Movement Robert Schumann Enigma Variations ~ Nimrod Edward Elgar Symphony No. 3, Movement III Johannes Brahms Chaconne in G minor Tomaso Antonio Vitali Air on the G String J.S.Bach Waltz No. 10 Frederic Chopin Symphonic Poem “Má vlast” No. 2 “Vltava (The Moldau)” Bedrich Smetana Song of Sorrow Heitor Villa-Lobos Symphony No. 9, From the New World, Second Movement ‘Going Home’ Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 5, Fourth Movement Gustav Mahler Second Movement from the Symphony of Lament Henryk Górecki Zigeunerweisen Pablo de Sarasate Etude, Op. 2 No. 1 Alexander Scriabin Sorrow of Love Kreisler=Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 23, 3rd Movement Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Seaside at Dusk, H.128: No. 3 “The Stormy Seashore” Bohuslav Martinů Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin, V. Chaconne J.S.Bach Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” Ludwig van Beethoven Requiem Gabriel Urbain Fauré Nocturne No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Frederic Chopin At the seaside at night Heino Kasuki Kol Nidre Max Bruch Adagio by Albinoni Remo Giazotto Concierto de Aranjuez, Second Movement Joaquín Rodrigo String Quartet No. 1, Second Movement: Andante cantabile Pyotr Tchaikovsky Song Collection of 14, No. 14: Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninov Symphonic Poem ‘My Homeland’ — The Moldau Bedrich Smetana The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13: The Swan Camille Saint-Saëns Suite ‘Mirrors’: A Boat on the Ocean Claude Debussy String Quartet No. 2, Movement 1 Alexander Borodin Serenade, No. 4 from Schwanengesang Franz Peter Schubert Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second Movement Antonín Dvořák “Spring and Autumn” from “Blizzard” Georgy Sviridov Elegy Sergei Rachmaninov Romantic Scene: Epilogue Enric Granados Songs Without Words, Book II, Op. 30: No. 6, Venetian Boat Song No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn “Two Elegiac Melodies,” No. 2: “Spring” Edvard Hagerup Grieg Ave verum corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Second Movement from the ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ Joaquín Rodrigo Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960: II. Andante sostenuto Franz Schubert Hymn No. 320: “Nearer, My God, to Thee” Eliza Flower) Swan of Tuonela Jean Sibelius Pavane for a Newborn Princess Charles-Henry Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from the opera Lohengrin Wilhelm Wagner “Agnus Dei” from the Requiem Camille Saint-Saëns “The Seasons” – 12 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 37bis: October “Autumn Song” Pyotr Tchaikovsky Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 – I. Molto moderato Franz Schubert Symphonie fantastique, Movement I: Dreams, Passions Hector Berlioz Andaluza from Spanish Dances Enric Granados EARTH Muramatsu Takatsugu Oboe Concerto in A minor, F.7 No.5, RV 461 Antonio Vivaldi Waltz No. 12 in F minor Frederic Chopin Ancient Airs and Dances for Lute, Suite No. 3, I. Italiana Ottorino Respighi play_arrow Play in playlistA poignant classical masterpiece. Recommended classical music (1–10) Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique,” Fourth Movement Pyotr Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, the Pathétique.
The subtitle “Pathétique” was given by Tchaikovsky himself.
Although the piece maintains an atmosphere of solemn sorrow throughout, it is marked by flashes of intensity and beauty.
It is striking how, after the climax, the work closes heavily and quietly.
The symphony premiered under Tchaikovsky’s own baton, but he contracted cholera and died five days later.
A memorial concert was held after his death, at which this piece was also performed.
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Pavane for a Dead Princess Maurice Ravel This piece was composed by the French composer Maurice Ravel in 1899 as a work for piano, and later arranged by the composer himself for orchestra in 1910.
Judging by the title alone, it may seem like a piece dedicated to a deceased princess, but in fact it portrays a pavane such as a little princess might have danced at the Spanish court long ago.
It isn’t a showy piece, but it’s a delicate and lovely work that evokes the atmosphere of the court in those days.
It’s also enjoyable to compare the piano version with the orchestral version.
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Siciliano Gabriel Urbain Fauré Gabriel Fauré was a French composer who was active in the late 19th century.
At the time, there was a trend in France to create music that was distinctly French.
In response, composers sought to produce new sonorities by incorporating elements of the Baroque era into their works.
This Sicilienne was born in that climate.
A “Sicilienne” is a type of music that was popular from the 17th to 18th centuries, characterized by its pastoral quality and distinctive rhythm.
By drawing on features of Baroque music to create fresh sonorities, this piece fashions a beguiling, dreamlike atmosphere.
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Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven This is a work composed in his youth by the great master of classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Published in 1799, this piece is known as a representative example of Beethoven’s early period.
An ambitious attempt to express the sorrows of youth through music, it is characterized by a dramatic tone and beautiful melodies.
The second movement is particularly popular, with a gentle, songlike melody that moves the listener’s heart.
Although it coincides with the period when Beethoven’s hearing began to deteriorate, one can also sense the strength with which he sought to overcome the pain and sadness.
It is a highly recommended piece for those just beginning to take an interest in classical music.
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Like a melody Johannes Brahms We present a gem among lieder by Johannes Brahms, a master of Romantic music.
Published in 1886, this work is characterized by a beautiful melody sung with piano accompaniment.
Brahms pursued harmony between poetry and music, placing great importance on delicate emotional expression.
Beginning in A major, it skillfully conveys changes in feeling through modulations.
The lyrics explore how melody evokes inner emotions and memories, reflecting the inner world of Brahms in his later years.
This is a recommended piece for those seeking the deep savor of classical music.
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Enigma Variations, Variation IX “Nimrod” Edward Elgar “Enigma” is a Greek word meaning “riddle,” “puzzle,” or “conundrum,” and the composer Elgar is said to have embedded two enigmas in this set of variations.
“Nimrod” is a nickname Elgar gave to a close German friend who worked for a music publishing company, and it seems to depict his character as well as a night the two spent strolling and discussing Beethoven.
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Morgen ! Richard Strauss A gem of a song from the great master of classical music, Richard Strauss.
Composed in 1894 as a wedding gift for his wife Pauline, this work elegantly portrays a vision of tomorrow filled with love and hope.
The poem, woven together with serene melodies, overflows with warmth as it gazes toward the couple’s happy future.
Strauss’s delicate musical expression sublimely elevates the poem’s worldview.
Brimming with the rich sentiment of the Romantic era, this piece remains a beloved classic among music lovers—one to be shared with someone dear.
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