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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Piano Concerto in A minorEdvard Grieg
A masterpiece that expresses Nordic nature and national character through music has been born.
Composed by Norway’s celebrated composer Edvard Grieg at the age of 25, this work strongly reflects the characteristics of Romantic music.
It consists of a first movement that begins with powerful chords, a second movement of poetic beauty, and a brilliant third movement influenced by folk songs, featuring melodies evocative of the rugged nature of the fjords.
Premiered in Copenhagen on April 3, 1868, it has remained beloved around the world ever since.
It is a highly recommended piece for those who wish to feel the grandeur of nature and the spirit of a people.
Moments Musicaux No. 4 in E minorSergei Rachmaninov
Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer.
Also a pianist, he composed Moments Musicaux in 1896, which includes pieces Nos.
1 through 6; this work is the fourth of the set.
It combines intensity with melancholy and demands formidable virtuosity.
Piano performance by Kyoko Kaise.
Symphony No. 8 in C minorDmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich, renowned for his symphonies and string quartets, was a composer active in the Soviet Union during the 20th century.
His Symphony No.
8 in C minor was composed during the war; he aimed to depict hope for the postwar period, but exposure to tragic reports and news also influenced the work, giving it a tragic character.
The piece shows the influence of Bach and late Beethoven, and rather than layering multiple instrumental timbres, it emphasizes primary-color orchestration.
The interwoven tones of the woodwinds and brass evoke a poignant atmosphere while remaining powerful and cool.
Although many of his works focus on themes of war and revolution from the socialist era, his music captivated people across a wide range of genres, including the Jazz Suites and the Symphony No.
9.
Be sure to give his works a listen!
Symphonic Suite “Scheherazade”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
The title of the piece, Scheherazade, is the name of the heroine who appears in The Arabian Nights, a seminal work of Arabic narrative literature.
Literally, it is Scheherazade’s tale that serves as the prologue to the stories told over the course of One Thousand and One Nights.
While this piece does not follow the exact storyline of the tales she tells, it vividly evokes for listeners the image of “a most wondrous story.”
Overture from the opera ‘Ruslan and Lyudmila’Mikhail Glinka
The Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila, which evokes the opening of a grand tale, is the perfect piece for waking up in the morning or when you want to dash off with energy.
Its composer, Mikhail Glinka, was from Russia and excelled at orchestral works, known for his charmingly light and lively style.
Ruslan and Lyudmila is an opera in five acts, and its story—depicting how Princess Lyudmila and the knight Ruslan are united—is compelling in its own right.
It’s a piece I’d especially recommend to fans of modern video game music or to anyone who wants to exercise in a bright, upbeat mood!
Cool classical masterpieces. Recommended classical music (41–50)
Dies Irae, the 3rd movement from “Requiem”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart’s famous piece “Dies irae.” The “Day of Wrath” is a concept tied to eschatology, and beyond Mozart’s work, Giuseppe Verdi also created a setting of it.
This piece has many highlights, notably the powerful chorus that evokes a sense of despair.
Amid the interweaving of strings and intense percussion, the mixed male and female voices shape a masterful structure that conveys the end of days.
Listening to it in its entirety will let you feel the work’s impact even more strongly.
The Rite of SpringIgor Stravinsky
This piece, with its striking opening bassoon solo, was apparently sensational at the time due to its dissonance and exceedingly primitive rhythms, and at its premiere there was such chaos that heckling broke out from the audience during the performance.
There is also a wind band arrangement, and it is a piece frequently performed by wind ensembles.