Classical Music Collection

In Western classical music, Romantic music is the music created by composers during the 19th century, which is also commonly referred to as the Romantic era (or Romantic period). Here are some of the most Romantic Classical Music Pieces: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet (Fantasy Overture: Love Theme) A marvelous romantic piece based […]

Beethoven composed some of the most famous symphonies in the world. While his Symphony 5 is a classic, his other symphonies were also very good. Some of his greatest works were composed while he was going deaf. Here’s a guide to Beethoven’s nine symphonies. Read: Difference between Symphony music and Symphony orchestra. Symphony No. 1 […]

Here are some recommended classical boxed sets for any holiday season. Gift-givers can check out these options which include some of the best works by some of the greatest classical musicians, and receivers…pray that someone will befit one of these to you. “The Leonard Bernstein Collection: Volume One” (Deutsche Grammophon, 60 CDs and DVD, $241.64): […]

Find the most popular Mozart piano music songs, available both in MP3 as well as CD format. Best of Mozart Music If you have been thinking of building a collection of some of Mozart’s greatest works, be it for music appreciation or just for relaxation, you may go through some of the recommendations listed here. […]

A must-have for any classical music lover’s collection. The CD is packed with great performances & good recording quality; the Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt pieces are just stellar. You may also listen to this CD as background music when yo’re working at your computer or reading a book. If you’re only looking for piano […]

This cd is a wonderful selection of great Organ Music. Wonderful sound, relaxing music, will remind you of olden days, and yes that music is still popular. This CD is a must for those who enjoy organ music. Label: Ranwood Format: CD CD contains a single disc with 22 songs. Here are the tracks. 1 […]

11 CD box set with the legendary Rubinsetin recordings of Chopin works. Many great performers have graced the music world but Arthur Rubinstein is still counted among the greatest. For the classical music enthusiast, who wants to hear Chopin in thrilling performances, this collection is a “must have”. The Chopin Collection by Artur Rubinstein: Counted […]

Chamber Music: Learn more about this form of classical music, which is written for a small group of instruments. Chamber Music by Great Composers We live in a hectic world and as humans, we need to take time to relax; the soothing sounds of Chamber Music is just what you need. Coupled with a good […]

Find the most popular Beethoven piano music songs, available both in MP3 as well as CD format. Beethoven has done a phenomenal amount of work, as a composer, throughout his life. His works continues to be an integral part of the curriculum of many music colleges. Beethoven’s music is not just restricted to students and […]

In 2009 the esteemed London Philharmonic Orchestra entered Abbey Road studios to record a legendary session. Led by conductor David Parry, the LPO performed 50 pieces selected from every classical era & every thinkable composer. The result is a stunning collection of symphonies, fugues, operatic pieces & overtures, all put together into an organic compilation. […]

Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 in G Major Here’s a video of Pianist Maria Fuller performing Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 in G Major, recorded at McGill University in 2011. Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas & Concertos [Box Set] Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas & Concertos [Box Set] is a reissue of Alfred Brendel’s ANALOGUE […]

Nonesuch Records releases an album of three Bach works recorded by mandolin virtuoso and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile. Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 1 comprises three works written for solo violin: Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001; Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002; and Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV […]

Best Vinyl Record Storage Ideas: Shelves, racks, boxes, cases, crates and stands. Vinyl Records Back in Vogue There are many who believe that ‘Nothing beats listening to music on vinyl.’ Add it to the nostalgic aspect, the pops and hisses, and you really start liking vinyl again. And probably that’s the reason that the sales […]

When you talk of classical music, to be frank, it really doesn’t get much better than the Berlin Philharmonic. And ‘The European Concert’ brings together the dynamic young maestro with some of the world’s finest musicians. What you get to hear is great works of Brahms, Haydn and Beethoven, climaxed by Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Overview […]

Best Violin Sonatas that you should listen to, either as a music enthusiast or a performer. What is a Sonata? Sonata is a music composition for one or more solo instruments (but no vocals). It consists of three or four contrasting movements that usually change musical keys. In a violin sonata, the violin is almost […]

Best of Franz Peter Schubert. While people may not place him in the same league as Beethoven and Mozart, Schubert has a huge body of work to his name and is noted for the melody and harmony in his compositions. Know more about one of the greatest composers of the 19th century. Schubert: Biography Austrian […]

The best Mendelssohn music for Cello And Piano. Mendelssohn: Complete Works For Cello And Piano Mendelssohn wrote some great music for cello, which seemed like the perfect instrument for Mendelssohn’s long-breathed melody and the intimate, slightly melancholic harmonic choices. (his brother Paul was a gifted Cellist, and he wrote most of the chamber music keeping […]

There are so few “perfect” recordings of classical music in this world, but this one is definitely one of them. Christoph Eschenbach is a sensitive & warm musician, and sadly for his fans, he rarely records nowadays, preferring the conductor’s baton. In this case, Eschenbach plays a magnificent Mozart set. This is the purest form […]

If you love music of Chopin and admire Ashkenazy, you’ll no doubt enjoy these 13 CDs. Regarding the recordings, these span ten years from 1974 to 1984 and although the overall piano sound is well captured, there is some variation in the recording quality depending on the venue. Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy Composer: Frederic Chopin Number […]

Best Piano Church Hymns and Worship Songs of the Christian Church. Use these for listening for relaxation of for singing during during Church congregations. Introduction to Church Hymns Feeling tired, stressed due to a busy day at work? Unwind with this relaxing collection of soothing hymns. It can also be used as background music while […]

Classical music can be soothing, dramatic, it can uplift your spirits, but it can also have a darker side to it. Here we take a look at some of the darkest classical pieces, and composers who made haunting classical music. Darkest Classical Music Checkout these [easyazon_link identifier=”B0048NUUS2″ locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]darkest Classical music[/easyazon_link] that can scare/instill […]

Wonderful, beautiful, music for meditation by Mozart! This album can be bought with the reassurance that what you get will play softly in the background from beginning to end and don’t be surprised to find that you have drifted off! You’ll find the slow movements in this CD excellent for relaxation, quiet listening, and as […]

Its extremely difficult to find a better deal than this…Where else can you find such excellent value offered in this 5 CD box-set, packed with the greatest piano classics, and featuring outstanding artists such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Alicia de Larrocha, Julius Katchen, Joseph Cooper, Radu Lupu, Ivan Davis, Shura Cherkassky, Jorge Bolet etc. Besides the […]

How many artists have had their music played at almost every Summer and Winter Olympics broadcast for the past 2 decades? Who has sold out 10 consecutive shows at the Radio City Music Hall? How many performers have had a TV special seen in 65 countries by half a billion people, was one of the […]

36 Favourite Piano Ballads: The Solid Gold Collection (2-CD Set) Richard Clayderman: If you love Richard Clayderman, his talents on the piano, and enjoys pleasant music, you’re going to enjoy this album. Its full of beautiful, soothing music and will become your favorite in no time. [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”B000BFH4PI” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″] Clayderman never intended […]

If you’re a big fan of classical music, you must own these CDs/MP3s of the best classical music recordings of all time. Use this list, containing masterpieces by the great masters, to start your own classical music collection. Mozart, Beethove, Haydn, Vivaldi, Bach, Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky etc. probably belong in ANY classical collection. The collection […]

Here’s a complete review of Brahms: The Cello Sonatas Audio CD. Mstislav Rostropovich & Rudolf Serkin are just fantastic on their instruments, though the recording recording does give slight prominence to the cello of Rostropovich ahead of the piano; however, the music doesn’t drown the piano all together. The playing is sensitive and full of […]