[Masterpiece Classics] A special showcase of gem-like masterpieces so beautiful they’ll move you to tears
Masterpieces of classical music are played on TV, in movies, and in shopping malls, permeating our daily lives as background music.
There are many times when a piece that mysteriously brings you to tears turns out to be a work of classical music.
This time, from among such classical works, we’ve carefully selected timeless masterpieces under the theme “so heartbreakingly beautiful they’ll make you cry.”
Please enjoy to your heart’s content the profound sonorities unique to classical music, which combines both delicacy and boldness.
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[Masterpieces of Classical Music] A comprehensive introduction to exquisitely beautiful gems that will move you to tears (51–60)
SicilianaGabriel Urbain Fauré
A chamber work by the French composer Fauré, later repurposed as No.
5 of the incidental music for the play Pelléas et Mélisande.
A “sicilienne” is a 17th–18th century dance originating in Sicily, typically in a gentle 6/8 or 12/8 meter.
Although Fauré originally wrote the piece for cello and piano, it is now performed on various instruments such as flute and trumpet.
It is characterized by a beautiful melody tinged with wistfulness, and despite its simplicity, it possesses remarkable depth.
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D minor, MS 60, II. MovementNiccolò Paganini
Niccolò Paganini, known as the “magician of the violin.” This work splendidly captures his deeply emotional side, which mesmerized contemporary audiences with its exceptional virtuosity and innovative performance style.
The unhurried, sorrowful melody seeps into the heart, and the dialogue between solo violin and orchestra stirs the listener’s emotions.
At its premiere in Paris in 1831, it is said that the audience was moved to tears.
This is a highly recommended piece for those who wish to surrender themselves to its beautiful, heartrending melody and confront the feelings deep within.
Paganini’s music continues to resonate in our hearts across the ages.
Memories of the AlhambraFrancisco Tárrega
Francisco Tárrega, a composer who had a profound influence on 20th-century classical guitar, is known for his distinctive musical style that blends Romantic music with Spanish folk elements.
In Tárrega’s case in particular, his time performing with a Romani musical ensemble in Valencia also lends a strong flamenco flavor to his work.
Recuerdos de la Alhambra is one of his most celebrated pieces, and it conveys a poignant atmosphere rooted in Spanish music.
With passages of melancholy alternating with passages of beauty, the piece remains engaging from start to finish.
Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14Sergei Rachmaninov
Sergei Rachmaninoff, one of Russia’s greatest composers.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend is Vocalise, Op.
34 No.
14.
The term “vocalise,” which appears in the title, originally refers to a singing technique using only vowel sounds.
Its heart-wrenchingly wistful melody is also extremely appealing as a piano piece.
For those who appreciate themes of profound sorrow and melancholy, this is a work that will resonate deeply.
Be sure to check it out.
[Masterpiece Classics] A comprehensive introduction to gem-like masterpieces so beautiful they’ll move you to tears (61–70)
Fantaisie-ImpromptuFrederic Chopin
Frédéric Chopin, a representative composer of early Romantic music in Poland.
Among his works, the Fantaisie-Impromptu is especially popular.
Although it has been loved for many years, it was actually published posthumously, and there is a theory that he did not publish it because it resembles Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata.
Indeed, when you listen to it, you can sense a similar atmosphere to the Moonlight Sonata, but the melody is crafted to convey beauty within its pathos.
It’s an expression only Chopin could achieve, so if you love the Romantic era, be sure to check it out.
Symphonic poem ‘Les Préludes (The Preludes)’Franz Liszt
This is a symphonic poem composed by Franz Liszt in 1854.
Among the thirteen symphonic poems he wrote, it is perhaps the most frequently performed.
A symphonic poem is an orchestral work based on the content of a poem, and the form is said to have been pioneered by Liszt.
This particular piece was inspired by a poem by Alphonse de Lamartine and conveys the idea that life is a prelude to death.
Its dramatic development is captivating, and simply listening to the music allows one to sense the poem’s content.
‘Solveig’s Song’ from Peer Gynt Suite No. 2Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer known as a leading figure of the national romantic school influenced by Norwegian music.
He studied under Ole Bull and Niels Gade, and although he did not become a professional performing musician, he was renowned for his formidable piano technique.
One of his representative works is “Solveig’s Song” from Peer Gynt Suite No.
2.
Beyond its poignancy and beauty, it also features mysterious melodies that evoke a sense of adventure, allowing a variety of images to unfold within a single piece.