Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music.
A showcase of awesome classical masterpieces, all in one place!
From super-cool staples to slightly lesser-known, stylish pieces, we’ve picked a wide range.
We’re featuring not only piano solo works from the classics to more recent pieces, but also orchestral masterpieces performed by large ensembles.
We’ve selected classical works that are thrilling to listen to and make performances look cool too—from film-score-like pieces and RPG battle-scene vibes to avant-garde sounds reminiscent of progressive rock!
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Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music (61–70)
Etude Op. 8 No. 12Alexandre Scriabine
One of the pieces from a set of études that Scriabin began writing at the age of 22 and completed the following year.
Letters reveal that, in composing this set, Scriabin had Chopin’s études in mind and structured it so that the twelve pieces would form a cohesive whole.
This étude features frequent leaps and repeated chords, giving it a complex appearance.
It is said that Scriabin himself was particularly fond of performing this piece.
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E majorLudwig van Beethoven
This work is one of the late piano pieces by the master of classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Composed in 1820, it is a masterpiece created as Beethoven was losing his hearing.
Consisting of three movements, it is especially in the final movement that his inner thoughts and emotions seem to speak through the music with profound feeling.
Marked by complex harmonies and introspective beauty, the piece invites a wide range of interpretations by pianists.
It is highly recommended for those who wish to experience the deep emotional impact of classical music or explore the technical fascinations of the piano.
Symphonic Scherzo “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”Paul Dukas
Dukas was a French composer.
This piece was used in Disney’s 1940 animated film Fantasia.
You can almost picture the enchanted brooms fetching water over and over.
In this segment, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice was played by Mickey Mouse.
It’s a cinematic and very accessible classical work.
Etude Op. 10 No. 4 in C-sharp minorFrederic Chopin
Starting at a sudden, incredible speed, Chopin’s Etude Op.
10 No.
4 in C-sharp minor exemplifies how his etudes are all far more demanding than the term “study piece” suggests.
This work’s blend of ferocity and velocity is masterful, overwhelming the listener.
Though it’s a short etude that ends in a flash, it is dense and superb in substance.
Often performed in competitions, it is highly challenging and captivates audiences.
Symphony No. 3 — FinaleAaron Copland
Aaron Copland is known as a composer who established “American music” through approachable works that incorporated traditional American sounds.
This piece is a large-scale symphony that evokes vast landscapes.
You can almost see a cowboy on horseback crossing a wilderness of rugged, towering red rocks—somewhere around Arizona.
A Trumpeter’s HolidayLeroy Anderson
This lively, high-spirited piece is an orchestral work composed by Leroy Anderson in 1954.
Contrary to its title, “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby” (literally “holiday”), the three featured trumpets play nonstop, tackling intricate passages without a break.
It is said to express the feelings of a military bugler who, because his job requires sounding signals at fixed times rather than playing freely, wants to spend his day off blowing the trumpet to his heart’s content.
Piano Sonata No. 6 “War Sonata,” Fourth MovementSergei Prokofiev
This work was composed after Prokofiev, who had been living in the United States and Paris, returned to the Soviet Union, during what can be considered the mature period of his creative activity.
Because it was written during World War II, it is known as a “War Sonata.” It is a commanding piece that simultaneously demands advanced technique from the performer and brilliantly combines dynamic power that leaves a strong impression with beautiful lyricism.