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Classical Music for Media
Mixes: 1
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Slow
A classical guitar study that is subtle, calm yet emotional and thought provoking. A simple melody is accompanied by a repetitive arpeggio which moves the piece along at a constant pace.
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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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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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Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition - 1st Promenade
Modest Mussorgsky
Bold and distinctive piano melodies and chords ring out with regal and noble fashion. This is the first promenade in the suite, 'Pictures at an Exhibition', which depicts a tour around an art gallery or collection.
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Granados: Dedicatoria - Cuentos De La Juventud Opus. 1
Enrique Granados
Light, delicate and playful this was originally written for piano and has since become very popular with guitarists. Very much in a Spanish style it reflects on childhood with love and affection.
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Schumann: Arabeske Opus 18 In C Major
Robert Schumann
Playful melodies begin this intensely moving work. Schumann keeps the emotions ebbing and flowing as the dynamics rise and fall in this deeply accomplished composition which was written when he was just 29 years old.
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Debussy: Clair De Lune
Claude Debussy
Instantly recognizable, this beautiful work by Debussy is calm and soothing yet is intensely emotional in places. French for 'moonlight', this track is relaxing, reflective and simply delightful.
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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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Bach: Bourree In E Minor Bwv 996
Johann Sebastian Bach
A typical baroque style piece. This was originally written by J. S. Bach as one of the movements in a suite composed for the lute. Popular with classical guitarists, it has a very rhythmical, almost march-like feel.
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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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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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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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Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 2nd Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
The second movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is a contrast to the first movement. This movement is positive, playful and joyful but yet subdued. Lovely light melodies allow the piece to flow along nicely. Piano Sonata No. 14 Opus 27 No. 2.
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Liszt: Liebestraum No. 2
Franz Liszt
A mood of intense yet subdued emotion marks the overall feeling of the second Liebestraum composed by Liszt. More dynamic than the first and third parts it shows a less confident side whilst still retaining its passion and sentimentality.
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Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 A Major Kv331 - 2nd Movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A bold introduction disguises the delicate melodies of this menuetto. Punctuated by light, dancing themes, this is a positive and confident second movement to Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11.
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