Classic masterpieces recommended for women
We’ve put together a selection of classic masterpieces especially recommended for women.
Looking back, classical musicians in the past—both composers and performers—were almost all men.
In recent years, however, the number of female conductors and performers has grown significantly.
Watching performances on TV or video sites, you can see that many women are now thriving in the field.
There are also many pieces written for or associated with women, such as The Maiden’s Prayer by the rare female composer in classical music, Tekla Bądarzewska, and Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, dedicated to his beloved wife.
Think of this as a beginner’s guide to classical music.
We’ve included many familiar pieces, so why not take this opportunity to make classical music your hobby?
Playlist
| Classic masterpieces recommended for women | |||
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| 1east | Carmen FantasyPablo de Sarasate | play_arrow | A masterpiece crafted by a renowned Spanish violin virtuoso… |
| 2east | Puppy WaltzFrederic Chopin | play_arrow | Chopin, the ‘godlike’ figure of piano music. Numerous... |
| 3east | La CampanellaFranz Liszt | play_arrow | Composed by Franz Liszt, a master of the Romantic era… |
| 4east | Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin | play_arrow | The ending theme of the TV drama Nodame Cantabile is... |
| 5east | ErlkönigFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Genius composer Franz, born in Austria, ... |
| 6east | Maiden’s PrayerTekla Bądarzewska | play_arrow | Te..., who is attracting attention as a female composer of the 19th century, |
| 7east | Arlésienne: MenuetGeorges Bizet | play_arrow | Georges Bizet, one of France’s most representative composers... |
| 8east | Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 (Air on the G String)J.S.Bach | play_arrow | Johann, known as a master of Baroque music, ... |
| 9east | I want you (Je te veux)Eric Satie | play_arrow | Mus… by the French composer Erik Satie |
| 10east | Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2Frederic Chopin | play_arrow | Frederic, the genius composer born in Poland… |
| 11east | Joy of LoveFritz Kreisler | play_arrow | Fritz, a violinist from Vienna... |
| 12east | The Maiden with Flaxen HairClaude Debussy | play_arrow | To the French composer Claude Debussy… |
| 13east | Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar | play_arrow | Edward Elgar, a composer who represents the United Kingdom, Edw... |
| 14east | Play of WaterMaurice Ravel | play_arrow | By the French composer Maurice Ravel... |
| 15east | “The Godfather” Love ThemeNino Rota | play_arrow | Composed by the master of film music, Nino Rota... |
| 16east | Piano Concerto No. 2 in C major, Op. 18Sergei Rachmaninov | play_arrow | Composed by Russia’s proud composer, Rachmaninoff… |
| 17east | “Queen of the Night Aria” from the opera The Magic FluteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart | play_arrow | The classical music maestro Wolfgang Ama... |
| 18east | LibertangoÁstor Pantaleón Piazzolla | play_arrow | The innovative musician born in Argentina, Ast... |
| 19east | Turandot: Nessun dormaGiacomo Puccini | play_arrow | The greatest master of Italian opera, Puccini, left behind his most... |
| 20east | Romeo and Juliet Suites No. 1 and No. 2Sergei Prokofiev | play_arrow | Sergei, a Russian composer who represents the 20th century… |
| 21east | Symphony No. 5Gustav Mahler | play_arrow | This, too, is among the most popular as a symphony... |
| 22east | Sword DanceAram Khachaturian | play_arrow | For a classical piece, the 'Dance of the Sabres' is a very short composition... |
| 23east | GymnopédieEric Satie | play_arrow | The master of modern music, Satie’s piano music, “Gi... |
| 24east | Water MusicGeorg Friedrich Händel | play_arrow | Expansive and easygoing, like something that lets you picture a broad, flowing river… |
| 25east | In the ForestAlbert Ketèlbey | play_arrow | A piano piece that evokes a sun-dappled forest |
| 26east | Seaside at Dusk, H.128: No. 3 “The Stormy Seashore”Bohuslav Martinů | play_arrow | A piano miniature depicting a seaside landscape |
| 27east | The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns | play_arrow | Swan Melody: an elegant and moving masterpiece |
| 28east | The Carnival of the Animals, No. 14: FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns | play_arrow | Fun animal music like a festival |
| 29east | dreamClaude Debussy | play_arrow | Debussy’s fantastical piano piece |
| 30east | Suite ‘Mirrors’: A Boat on the OceanClaude Debussy | play_arrow | The melody of Debussy’s graceful little boat |
| 31east | Quiet lagoonEric Coates | play_arrow | The allure of a waltz echoing on a summer evening |
| 32east | Summer MorningHeino Kasuki | play_arrow | The clear tones of a summer morning |
| 33east | “Spring” from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi | play_arrow | As everyone knows, it’s an ultra-popular piece even among the classics… |
| 34east | Romantic Scene: EpilogueEnric Granados | play_arrow | The elegant strains of a Spanish wedding |
| 35east | String Quartet No. 2, Movement 1Alexander Borodin | play_arrow | The beautiful melody of a string quartet filled with love |
| 36east | Pavane for a Newborn PrincessCharles-Henry | play_arrow | Elegant music that celebrates the birth of life |
| 37east | EARTHMuramatsu Takatsugu | play_arrow | An inspiring piece that plays the beauty of nature |
| 38east | From the New WorldAnton Dvorak | play_arrow | Wouldn't even a child understand it if they heard it… |
| 39east | The Swan from The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns | play_arrow | Camille Saint-Saëns's... |
| 40east | Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn | play_arrow | Felix Mendelssohn’s “Con…” |
| 41east | Trumpet ConcertoFranz Joseph Haydn | play_arrow | What kind of image do you have of the trumpet… |
| 42east | CarmenGeorges Bizet | play_arrow | The opera Carmen, arranged as a suite. Balle… |
| 43east | RequiemGiuseppe Verdi | play_arrow | Verdi’s Requiem, famous for its choral sections... |
| 44east | Waltz of the Flowers from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky | play_arrow | Speaking of the stars of classical music, Tchaikovsk… |
| 45east | Wedding MarchRichard Wagner | play_arrow | Wagner’s Wedding March is mainly played on the organ… |
| 46east | Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | play_arrow | Variations on the well-known 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'... |
| 47east | Suite for Unaccompanied CelloJ.S.Bach | play_arrow | You often hear this in commercials and the like as well… |
| 48east | From ‘Madama Butterfly’ – ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ (One Fine Day)Giacomo Puccini | play_arrow | Even in opera, in the solo piece from the famous 'Madame Butterfly'... |
| 49east | sleddingLeroy Anderson | play_arrow | Speaking of popular songs for winter, this “Sori su…” |
| 50east | William Tell OvertureGioachino Rossini | play_arrow | It’s the famous “William Tell Overture.” You know… |
| 51east | Symphony No. 1Johannes Brahms | play_arrow | Brahms's masterpieces are distinctive, yet the more you listen, the more comfortable and captivating they become. |
| 52east | springRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Spring, flower buds and lives released from the cold... |
| 53east | moonlightClaude Debussy | play_arrow | There aren’t many songs that heal a woman’s heart this much… |
| 54east | moonlightLudwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | It gives a different impression from Debussy’s Clair de Lune… |
| 55east | Romanian Folk DancesBartók Béla | play_arrow | It is often selected for use in piano competitions... |


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