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Classical Music for Media
Tarrega: Waltz Isabel
Francisco Tarrega
A delightful waltz for guitar by Francisco Terrega. Sweet and bright, the melodies jump around in a positive and upbeat way. The whole track is happy, lively and full of joy.
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Chopin: Grand Valse Brilliante Opus 18 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin
Bristling with energy, this lively waltz for solo piano surges with huge confidence and presence. Requires great skill from the performer to keep up with the pace. Regarded by some as the first of Chopin's waltzes to be published.
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Tarrega: Gran Vals
Francisco Tarrega
Joyous upbeat waltz for solo classical guitar written around 90 years before a few bars of it became the most popular ringtone in history when used by Nokia in the 1990a.
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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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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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Popular and amusing, this piano solo by Dvorak is the most famous of his '8 Humoresques'. A loose and flowing track which has been used in many humorous settings. Great for conveying a little comical, witty or satirical feeling.
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Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
A fast, dramatic and energetic end to the famous Moonlight Sonata, presto agitato - which means fast, in a hurry and agitated. The pianist gives a fantastic rendition of this high tempo work. Piano Sonata No. 14 Opus 27 No. 2.
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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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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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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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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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Debussy: Arabesque No. 2
Claude Debussy
The second on Debussy's Arabesques is faster, brighter and more lively.
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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: 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: 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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