[Piano] Classic masterpieces you’ll want to listen to and play in winter
In winter, when the severe cold can make going out feel like a chore, why not enjoy listening to music and playing the piano in the warmth of your home?
This time, we’ve picked out classic masterpieces that evoke winter—piano pieces as well as orchestral works with beautiful piano arrangements.
The piano’s timbre is a perfect match for the crisp winter air and stunning snowy landscapes.
Relaxing at home and listening is wonderful, but we also recommend challenging yourself to actually play the piano to make your time at home even more fulfilling.
Please enjoy winter-themed classical works in whatever way feels most comfortable for you!
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[Piano] Classic masterpieces you’ll want to listen to and play in winter (41–50)
Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces, Op. 100, No. 19 “Ave Maria”Johann Burgmüller
This is a religious piece conceived with the image of a choir’s voices resounding through a cathedral church.
It possesses a solemn, devout atmosphere, and its rich harmonies leave a striking impression.
Published in Paris in 1851, the work is characterized by a beautiful melody imbued with the spirit of prayer.
By skillfully interweaving four-part harmony with three-part passages, it evokes a sonorous texture reminiscent of a cathedral’s reverberation.
The harmonic shifts are richly colored, illuminating the piece like the light through stained glass.
It is recommended for those who seek healing through music or who are interested in sacred music.
It also serves as an excellent study material for those wishing to learn pedal technique.
Combining an elegant ambience with profound spirituality, this work is sure to resonate in the hearts of listeners.
Four Easy Pieces in Pantomime from “The Snowman” No. 1: “Waltz of the Snowman”Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Erich Wolfgang Korngold composed The Snowman at the age of eleven.
His talent drew attention early on, and he later became a pioneer of Hollywood film music.
His father, Julius, created a pantomime play, and Korngold wrote this piece as its incidental music for solo piano.
The first movement is marked by a light waltz rhythm.
It musically depicts a snowman dancing, blending elegance with humor to create a delightful atmosphere.
Premiered in Vienna in 1910, it helped reveal Korngold’s genius to the world.
Evoking the feeling of playing in freshly fallen snow, this work is perfect for wintertime listening.
It’s an inviting piece that even those new to classical music can enjoy.
Four Easy Pieces by Pantomime from “Snowman,” No. 3: SerenadeErich Wolfgang Korngold
A romantic winter fantasy composed by an eleven-year-old prodigy.
The Snowman, composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, is a piece originally written for solo piano as incidental music to a pantomime created by his father, Julius.
The third piece, Serenade, tells a love story in which Pierrot, disguised as a snowman, expresses his love for Columbine.
Set to light, dreamlike melodies, it weaves together pure love and hope with the harshness of reality.
Its 1910 premiere in Vienna drew widespread attention, and he was hailed as a “new Mozart.” Why not enjoy this heartwarming tale in a room wrapped in the stillness of winter?
In conclusion
This time, we featured piano pieces and piano arrangements of orchestral works from the classical repertoire that are perfect for winter.
Even under the single word “winter,” the scenes composers imagine vary widely—winter storms, quiet nights blanketed with snow, glittering snowy landscapes, and more.
This winter, be sure to enjoy many different winters through listening and performing!