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 (91–100)
Prelude Op. 28 No. 24 in D minorFrederic Chopin
Beginning with a flowing melody, Prelude in D minor, Op.
28 No.
24 is one of the 24 preludes.
It fully showcases the distinctive qualities of its composer, Frédéric Chopin.
Chopin was slight in build with small hands.
Making the most of that, he performed fast pieces with nobility and elegance.
The frequent appearance of sweet phrases is also quintessentially Chopin.
This piece is often performed in recitals.
Since Chopin’s works are used in competitions and the like, pianists are encouraged to give them a try.
Ballet music “Daphnis and Chloé” Suite No. 2Maurice Ravel
Ballet music composed by the French composer Ravel.
It was written based on the pastoral novel Daphnis and Chloe by the ancient Greek writer Longus, dating from around the 2nd–3rd century.
The novel is set on the island of Lesbos and tells the story of the shepherd boy Daphnis and his beloved, Chloe.
Please enjoy Ravel’s fantastical and beautiful world!
Water MusicHenderu
A work in which majestic and resplendent orchestral melodies resound with beauty.
Composed by Handel for a boating party on the River Thames in July 1717, this piece musically depicts the gentle flow of the river.
The rich sonorities woven by a variety of instruments—such as horns, oboes, and strings—create an elegant, soothing atmosphere, like light shimmering on the water’s surface.
Even today, its universal appeal is evident in its use as the theme music for NHK-FM’s “Enjoying Early Music” and as the departure melody at Kyoto Station.
It is a recommended piece for tasks or study that require concentration, or whenever you wish to quietly calm your mind.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3J.S.Bach
This is a signature work by Bach, one of the foremost musicians of 18th-century Germany, notable for its brilliant string timbres and rich expressiveness.
The joyous melodies woven by three groups of strings are perfect for a refreshing study break.
Its intricate counterpoint and lush harmonies are pleasing to the ear and help enhance concentration.
Presented in March 1721 to the Margrave of Brandenburg, this piece—scored solely for strings—conveys a noble, almost celestial quality.
Recommended as a quiet companion for long hours of study or reading, when you want to calm and center the mind.
KreislerianaRobert Schumann
‘Kreisleriana’ takes its title from ‘Kapellmeister Kreisler,’ a character in E.T.A.
Hoffmann’s stories.
It is a set of eight piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1838 and dedicated to Chopin.
Passionate yet never sentimental, it dynamically conveys a literary, poetic spirit—an exhilarating, powerful work!
ChaconneTomaso Antonio Vitali
“Chaconne” is a piece whose title simply uses the name of the original dance form.
It follows a simple structure in which a short, fixed melody and harmony appear at the beginning and are then repeated relentlessly.
Yet the composer, Tomaso Antonio Vitali, has fashioned it into a remarkably brilliant work.
Merely listening to the melody makes the harmonic shifts feel almost tangible, and the beauty of the tune is utterly captivating.
I think you’ll enjoy comparing different versions, as well as chaconnes written by other composers.
Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach
A Baroque masterpiece woven from gentle melodies and graceful harmonies.
Composed by J.S.
Bach in the 1720s, this piece grew out of secular music that was performed in churches and palaces.
The delicate resonance of the strings and the deeply reverberant bass blend beautifully, guiding listeners into a state of calm.
In the 19th century, it was arranged by the German violinist August Wilhelmj, which helped it spread in a more accessible form.
The work has also gained renewed attention after being featured in the TBS drama “G-senjou no Anata to Watashi” (You and I on the G String).
It’s a recommended track when you want to focus in a tranquil setting or soothe the mind.