[Entertainment] Piano pieces I want to play at a wedding

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[With Sheet Music] “Hanataba” by back number (Solo Intermediate–Advanced) [Piano Arrangement Sheet Music]

A three-piece rock band, back number, whose straightforwardly expressed lyrics about heartache have won strong support especially among younger listeners, released this as their second single.

Chosen as the ending theme for the music show COUNT DOWN TV, its unadorned message to a loved one and lyrics that envision the future make it perfect for weddings.

The piano arrangement, which creates a different atmosphere from the original rock sound, further highlights the breezy yet subtly wistful melody.

It’s a great pick for a wedding performance, offering a new kind of appeal precisely because it doesn’t rely on lyrics filled with blunt, direct words.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Waltz No. 15 in A-flat major, Op. 39Johannes Brahms

Waltz Op. 39 No. 15 (Brahms) – Brahms – Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 39 No. 15 – pianomaedaful

Waltz No.

15 in A-flat major, Op.

39 exudes a tenderness that feels like gazing upon a beloved.

Among Johannes Brahms’s Sixteen Waltzes, it is one of the most popular pieces.

Originally written for piano four hands, it was later arranged by Brahms himself for solo piano.

Though intended for home performance, its beautiful melody and refined harmonies have long captivated professional pianists as well.

With a melody that seems to sing of bittersweet love, it’s perfect for weddings.

Its warm tone, as if blessing the newlyweds on their new journey, invites us to imagine the couple’s happy future.

Song of SpringFelix Mendelssohn

“Spring Song – Mendelssohn” Mendelssohn – Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 6 “Spring Song” Classical Piano – CANACANA

A masterpiece born from Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words, it captivates the heart with its fresh melody and bright character, enriched by the warm sonority of A major.

Among the many celebrated works Mendelssohn composed, this piece stands out as a gem that balances gentleness with brilliance.

Published in 1844, it has long been beloved as background music for films and television, and exists not only as a piano solo but also in arrangements for various instruments such as violin and flute.

Its light, sunny atmosphere and refined melody make it perfect for weddings and receptions.

With graceful elegance and a warm tone, it is highly recommended as a beautiful soundtrack to brighten a special day.

Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel

Largo — Ombra mai fu (Handel) Händel – Largo - Ombra mai fu – pianomaedaful

The aria “Ombra mai fu” from the opera Serse, premiered in London in 1738 by George Frideric Handel, a composer emblematic of the Baroque era, sings of gentleness, beauty, and a deep connection with nature, expressing a wish to protect the tree from thunder and storms.

Sung in Italian, the piece is captivating for its beautiful melody and rich harmony, conveying its emotion even without understanding the words.

It is also a highly recommended piano piece to perform at weddings.

Its exquisite melody and moving lyrics are sure to resonate with many guests.

Your SongElton John

Elton John – Your Song | The Theorist Piano Cover

A song by Elton John, regarded as one of the artists who established the genre of piano rock and whose releases have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.

It has been covered by countless musicians both in Japan and abroad, and in Japan it was used in 1996 as the theme song for the TV drama “Daughter of the Iguana.” Because the original arrangement prominently features piano and vocals, you can recreate the song’s dramatic atmosphere with piano performance alone.

Its tense blend of folk and jazz and its lyrical melody draw listeners in—making it a world-famous classic that’s highly recommended as a wedding reception performance piece.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Maiden’s Prayer, Op. 4Tekla Bądarzewska

Badarzewska – A Maiden’s Prayer / Pianist: Ai Komiyama

A masterpiece with a graceful, gentle melody that touches the heart was first featured in a French music magazine in 1856 and published as sheet music in 1860.

This work is the signature piece of Tekla Bądarzewska, one of Poland’s foremost composers, and it enjoyed explosive popularity across Europe at the time, becoming a staple piano piece performed in many households.

Its beautiful melody is pure as an angel’s voice, creating a quiet atmosphere of prayer.

It has also been used as incidental music in films and television dramas, and exists in various arrangements beyond solo piano, including versions for violin, cello, and full orchestra.

This gem of a piece exudes an elegant, radiant atmosphere that complements solemn wedding processions and sacred moments of vows.

“Waltz of the Flowers” from the ballet suite The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky

Nobuyuki Tsujii - Waltz of the Flowers, composed by Tchaikovsky (The Nutcracker)

The Nutcracker, a ballet suite famous as a Christmas classic, is Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s well-known masterpiece.

Among its pieces, the Waltz of the Flowers is especially renowned.

Even those not familiar with ballet or classical music have likely heard it at least once.

The charm of this piece lies in its graceful, majestic melody.

Rather than moving one to tears, it inspires awe with its beauty.

The Nutcracker includes many lively numbers, so be sure to check out the other pieces as well.

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Ryo

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