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Lovely classics

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!

Be sure to read to the end!

Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music (91–100)

Symphony No. 9Anton Bruckner

Bruckner: 9. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Symphony No. 9Anton Bruckner

It is the last symphony Bruckner worked on and was left unfinished when the composer passed away.

Even today, attempts to complete the fourth movement continue.

Overall, it is filled with richly bright timbres; the opening proceeds at a slightly brisk tempo, and from the middle it paints a beautiful, flowing, dance-like scene.

Toward the end, there is a quietly dreamy comfort, and it concludes in a rather understated manner.

The absence of unnecessary accelerations or decelerations is appealing.

Fantasy Miniatures No. 2: FlightRobert Schumann

Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12, Aufschwung / Tomomi Okumura
Fantasy Miniatures No. 2: FlightRobert Schumann

It’s a striking piece that opens with a powerful introduction, like the running start of someone about to take flight, followed by a passionate theme that emerges amid rapidly swirling sounds.

The gently flowing development section is quintessentially Schumann at his most romantic.

The subsequent staccatos and descending arpeggios convey Schumann’s playful spirit.

In the climax, the main theme returns, and the piece concludes abruptly.

Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music.

8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40 No. 1: PreludeNikolay Kapustin

8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40 No. 3: ToccatinaNikolay Kapustin

8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40 No. 5: ScherzoNikolay Kapustin

Kapustin: Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40 – No. 5 "Raillery"
8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40 No. 5: ScherzoNikolay Kapustin

Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40 No. 8: FinaleNikolay Kapustin

Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music (91–100)

La CampanellaFranz Liszt

Aya Nagatomi / La Campanella – Grandes études de Paganini No. 3
La CampanellaFranz Liszt

The delicate melody, modeled after the sound of bells, is striking, with beautiful leaps and ornaments in the high register resonating throughout.

The piano piece, revised in 1851, is characterized by passionate expressiveness that embodies the essence of Romantic music and by virtuosic performance demands.

Inspired by Niccolò Paganini’s playing in 1831, Franz Liszt arranged the theme of a violin concerto for piano.

Frequently used as background music in films and television shows, it has captivated many listeners.

This work is recommended for those who want to study in a quiet environment with focus.

Its bell-like, transparent timbre will calm the mind while maintaining a moderate sense of tension.