Carl Maria von Weber Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Festive Overture “Acclamation”Carl Maria von Weber50rank/position

Carl Maria von Weber – Jubel Ouverture, Op. 59 (Giuseppe Sinopoli & Sächsische Staatskapelle)

This overture was composed to be performed at the beginning of a celebratory concert marking the 55th anniversary of King Friedrich August I’s reign in the Kingdom of Saxony.

It is performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden under the direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.

Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65Carl Maria von Weber51rank/position

PTNA 2015 Competition National Finals / B2 Category - 3rd Place Noriko Yamada

Carl Maria von Weber, an early figure in German Romantic music, played a decisive role in the development of German Romantic opera.

Invitation to the Dance, Op.

65—also known as the Brilliant Rondo—is one of his piano works and a perennial favorite.

Composed in 1819 for his wife Caroline and first published in Paris in 1821, the piece takes the form of a set of waltzes with an introduction and coda, depicting a dramatic narrative.

Beyond the refinement and passion required to align the delicate notes elegantly, the work is also notable for its many arrangements, including Berlioz’s orchestral version.

Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65 in D-flat majorCarl Maria von Weber52rank/position

HKPO Invitation to the dance

A dazzling waltz for piano composed in the early 19th century, dedicated to Weber’s wife.

It features virtuosic piano writing and reflects the world of social dance of the time.

At the opening, you can hear a conversational exchange like that between a man and a woman, which gradually evolves into a brilliant waltz rhythm.

The piece conveys the joy and elegance of a ball, making it recommended for those who want to savor the atmosphere of a ballroom or who are interested in Romantic-era music.

Invitation to the Dance — Brilliant Rondo, Op. 65Carl Maria von Weber53rank/position

Invitation to the Dance (Weber) Weber “Invitation to the Dance” Op. 65 Ayumi Yokouchi

Carl Maria von Weber, known as a key composer of the German Romantic movement.

Although he was born with disabilities, he showed musical talent from an early age and studied under his father to become a prodigy.

Invitation to the Dance, composed in 1819, is a rondo for piano characterized by a style that is brilliant and passionate yet refined.

It depicts the interplay between a man and a woman at a ball, delicately expressing romantic scenes.

Overflowing with the charm that invites one into the joy of social dancing, this piece is one I would recommend to everyone studying the piano.

Invitation to the DanceCarl Maria von Weber54rank/position

[High-Quality Audio] Weber: Invitation to the Dance

A piano piece composed by the German composer Weber.

As the title suggests, it depicts a gentleman inviting a lady to dance.

In the introduction and opening section, a sequence of exchanges at the ballroom is portrayed: the left hand represents the gentleman’s invitation, while the right hand expresses the lady’s responses.

His first invitation is declined, but the gentleman persists, and gradually a conversation develops.

Once they have warmed to each other and grown closer, the gentleman asks her to dance again—third time’s the charm.

The lady accepts, and the two disappear into the whirl of the ball, a progression rendered beautifully in the music.

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Grand Polonaise “Bursting into Laughter,” Op. 72Carl Maria von Weber55rank/position

Weber: Polacca brillante “L’hilarité” Op. 72, piano: Takashi Hayashikawa

The Polonaise brillante “Laughter” Op.

72 is a solo piano piece composed by Carl Maria von Weber in 1819 that leaves a bright and cheerful impression.

Reflecting Weber’s success as an opera composer, the work conveys a dazzling, romantic style, while also being known for its considerable technical sophistication.

The lively polonaise rhythm combined with Weber’s distinctive harmonies creates music that offers the joy of performing and the pleasure of listening at the same time.

It’s a recommended piece for those who want to take on a piano challenge, especially if you enjoy brilliant, showy repertoire.

The Grand Rondo “Capriccio,” Op. 62Carl Maria von Weber56rank/position

Brilliant Rondo, Op. 62 (Weber)

Rondo Brillante “Capriccio,” E-flat major, Op.

62.

This piece was written to be performed in the Dresden court salon, and Weber is said to have completed it in four days.

It is one of the most graceful and brilliant of his piano works.

Piano: Isabella Krasnova.