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 (81–90)
Water Music, Suite No. 2 – II. Alla HornpipeGeorg Friedrich Händel
When you think of music drifting over the surface of a river, you might imagine a gentle melody; however, the section from George Frideric Handel’s Water Music is brimming with brilliance that invites listeners into a festive mood.
The piece was first performed on the River Thames in July 1717, and there is an anecdote that the king was so delighted he called for multiple encores.
With trumpets and horns resounding boldly and a buoyant, spirited character that lifts the heart, it perfectly enhances the open feeling of summer.
It is also familiar from children’s programs such as Little Einsteins, making it enjoyable across generations.
For those seeking a refreshing moment that makes you forget the muggy heat, this is a work well worth lending your ears to.
Bacchanale from the opera Samson and DelilahCamille Saint-Saëns
The exotic, evocative melody at the beginning instantly draws you into the world of the piece.
Once you’re captivated, the music barrels forward nonstop, overwhelming you with its momentum.
There’s also a wind band arrangement, and it’s a piece that’s frequently performed at wind ensemble concerts.
A heart that longs for joyMichael Nyman
The soundtrack to the classic film The Piano.
Compared to Whiplash, which features the same instrument, its music is far softer and warmer.
Chamber music from the 20th century onward is sometimes called classical, sometimes contemporary music, and at times even treated as a kind of jazz.
This piece, too, has melodies and harmonies closer to popular music than to so-called “classical” in the Mozartian sense.
The frequent use of repeated simple phrases, reminiscent of Steve Reich, also evokes a more modern, urban landscape rather than a pastoral one.
Prelude and Fugue from “The Spitfire”William Walton
The melody that appears shortly after the piece begins has an expansive quality that evokes “flight,” creating a pleasant sense of weightless floating.
The Spitfire was a British fighter aircraft used during World War II.
William Walton was one of the leading British composers of the 20th century and produced many approachable works.
Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
This piece, composed by Scott Joplin in 1899, is a ragtime piano work that was also used as background music in the film The Sting.
Ragtime is a music genre that flourished mainly in the United States from the late 19th to the early 20th century, heavily influenced by African American music, and is considered one of the roots of jazz.
The piece is notable for its syncopated rhythms.
A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The creator of this masterpiece, whose gentle and graceful melody sinks into the heart, is the genius composer Mozart.
Evoking a nocturnal scene with a serene atmosphere, this work harmoniously blends light, approachable themes and was completed in Vienna in August 1787.
Consisting of four movements—from the bright and festive first movement, to the second that exudes the quiet of night, the dance-like third, and the lively fourth—it gently envelops the listener.
It is also used as the departure melody at Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station, making it a familiar tune in everyday life.
It’s a perfect piece when you want to enhance concentration or calm the mind.
Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopin
Of Chopin’s four impromptus—he being a quintessential Romantic composer—the first one he composed is the most famous, the “Fantasie-Impromptu.” Many people can recognize the piece the instant that opening octave sounds.
Because the left hand divides each beat into six parts while the right hand divides it into eight, it can be difficult at first to get the feel for coordinating both hands.
However, with repeated practice you’ll naturally learn to align the beats.
Keep at it patiently!
