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Classical Music for Media
Chopin: Mazurka Opus 67 No. 2 In G Minor
Frederic Chopin
Chopin composed many mazurkas, (a Polish folk dance), and this is one of his most familiar. Not too fast, but swirling and with a light playfulness, it has a calmer interlude before resuming the dance.
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Chopin: Waltz Opus 69 No. 2 B Minor
Frederic Chopin
The minor key of this waltz gives the piece a melancholic, almost sad feel. The soloist plays at a medium tempo without straying too far from the initial melody, then a more optimistic section lifts the gloom before it returns to melancholy to finish.
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Tarrega: Gavotte Maria
Francisco Tarrega
This gavotte, (French folk dance), for guitar is playful and buoyant. You can visualise the dancers from years gone by having fun at gatherings and parties. Fun and celebratory.
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Brahms: Waltz Opus 39 No. 15 In A Flat Major
Johannes Brahms
One of sixteen waltzes by Brahms which shows a really soft and sentimental side. Graceful, dignified, noble, romantic.
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Chopin: Prelude Opus 28 No. 20 C Minor (funeral March)
Frederic Chopin
This Chopin prelude has the nickname, 'Funeral March', although it isn't the tune we associate with his piano sonata No. 2 third movement. However; this is strident and morose with its block chords in a minor key.
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Chopin: Nocturne Opus 15 No. 2 F Sharp Major
Frederic Chopin
A tender start to this lovely piano solo. The middle section rises with increasing emotion before settling down with the piece ending very much as it had started in a calm and peaceful way.
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Chopin: Ballade No. 1 Opus 23 G Minor
Frederic Chopin
An emotional and complex piano solo which is alleged to be Chopin's attempt to reflect his unhappiness in Vienna. It has been widely used in films, (such as 'The Pianist'), and even in video games, 'Fallout 4').
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Chopin: Nocturne Opus 9 No. 2 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin
A lilting melody above a waltz like accompaniment gets more complex and intense as we're taken on an emotional journey.
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Liszt: Liebestraum No. 1
Franz Liszt
The first of Liszt's Liebestraums, (Dreams of love), is a delicate and tender piece. Always light and very spacious it sets the tone for the three works as a whole. Wonderful for romantic segments, weddings and nostalgic memories.
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Chopin: Waltz Opus 69 No. 1 A Flat Major (l'adieu)
Frederic Chopin
A playful waltz with a slight tinge of regret. 'The Farewell Waltz', was written by Chopin for a love he was once engaged to. An affectionate piece with a hint of sorrow and melancholy.
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Chopin: Berceuse Opus 57 D Flat Major
Frederic Chopin
Delicate lullaby for piano written by Chopin as variations on a theme. It showcases the inventiveness of the composer as ideas evolve. Lose yourself in this sweet and mellow composition.
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Satie: Gymnopedie No. 2
Erik Satie
Gymnopodie No. 2 has an aura of sombreness about it. 'Lent et triste', (slow and sad), is the instruction to the player. Very atmospheric with a feeling of calm resignation. Huge amounts of space in the composition for thoughtful reflection.
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Chopin: Prelude Opus 28 No. 15 D Flat Major Raindrop
Frederic Chopin
One of Chopin's twenty four preludes which starts very quietly. A note repeats like the pitter-patter of raindrops. A more intense section rises like a heavy storm shower before fading away to leave us with the soft sound of the light raindrops again.
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Tarrega: Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Francisco Tarrega
Memories of the Alhambra, transports you to a different place and has been used in productions such as the film, 'The Killing Fields', the American TV show, 'The Sopranos' and the British TV show, 'Out of Town'.
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Beethoven: Fur Elise Bagatelle No. 25 A Minor
Ludwig van Beethoven
One of the most famous classical pieces for solo piano. Delightfully playful and hugely popular, its melodies over left hand arpeggios are instantly recognisable.
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