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Classical Music for Media
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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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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Satie: Gnossienne No. 3
Erik Satie
The third in a series of highly expressive and free-flowing compositions by Satie is again at a slow pace like the first one. This gives the track a sombre and hypnotic quality. Creates an almost haunting atmosphere.
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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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Grieg: Arietta Opus 12 No. 1
Edvard Grieg
Delicate and tender, this beautiful track conveys a longing hopefulness with a slight melancholic tinge. Slow and graceful, this was the very first work in the 'Lyric Pieces' first book by Grieg who regarded it as one of his finest melodies.
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Chopin: Nocturne Opus 27 No. 2 D Flat Major
Frederic Chopin
Beautiful melodies glide with effortless grace at the start of this famous Chopin piano solo. It becomes more intense before a soft ending.
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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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Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
The first movement of this instantly recognisable piano sonata starts off quietly to set a calm, delicate and slightly melancholic tone. As the emotions rise and fall, the intensity swells and diminishes gracefully. Piano Sonata No. 14 Opus 27 No. 2.
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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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Debussy: Arabesque No. 1
Claude Debussy
A beautiful, flowing introduction leads us into a magical fantasy. Sweet and tender, this is the first of Debussy's 'Deux Arabesques'. Written in E major and played at a slow tempo it gives a regal, emotional tone.
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Chopin: Waltz Opus 64 No. 2 C Sharp Minor
Frederic Chopin
The start to this Chopin waltz is elegant and almost sedate. But then the contrast is shown by very fast sections that leave you whirling and spinning with delight.
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Albeniz: Asturias (leyenda)
Isaac Albeniz
Brooding and oozing passion, this cross between Spanish flamenco and classical styles is one of the most famous solo guitar pieces.
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Carcassi: Etude Opus 60 No. 18
Matteo Carcassi
A classical guitar study by Italian composer Matteo Carcassi. Sprightly and sparkling, this delightful piece is great to convey playful scenes. Has a hint of nobility and grandeur about it.
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Carulli: Andantino G Major
Ferdinando Carulli
Short and sweet, this uplifting and delicate solo classical guitar piece is beautifully light and melodic. Airy and graceful, it is the perfect track for romantic encounters and serenading your loved one.
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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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