Artist / label
Classical Music for Media
Quick, joyous and celebratory, this Rondo from Piano Sonata No. 11 is one of Mozart's best known piano pieces and has been used in many film, TV and media productions requiring a fast paced and up-tempo soundtrack.
Piano,
Classical / Classical period,
Light,
Playful,
Bright,
Happy,
Piano,
Epic / Historical,
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Mozart: Alla Turca
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:59Medium$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Classical period,
Sad,
Pensive / Thoughtful,
Broken-Hearted,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Hopeful,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
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Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven5:02Slow$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Lively,
Light,
Joyful,
Playful,
Bright,
Happy,
Exciting,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Chopin: Grand Valse Brilliante Opus 18 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin4:29Medium$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Love,
Peaceful / Calm,
Pensive / Thoughtful,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Hopeful,
Gentle / Tender,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Chopin: Nocturne Opus 15 No. 2 F Sharp Major
Frederic Chopin3:33Slow$ 34.95
A lilting melody above a waltz like accompaniment gets more complex and intense as we're taken on an emotional journey.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Love,
Nostalgic,
Peaceful / Calm,
Romantic,
Pleasant / Nice,
Gentle / Tender,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
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Chopin: Nocturne Opus 9 No. 2 E Flat Major
Frederic Chopin4:11Medium$ 34.95
Light and calm, this is a wonderful track for tender moments, romance, weddings, sentimental nostalgia and background music. This familiar piano solo by J. S. Bach is from the first book of 'The Well Tempered Clavier'.
Piano,
Classical / Baroque period,
Light,
Peaceful / Calm,
Romantic,
Pleasant / Nice,
Hopeful,
Gentle / Tender,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
Wedding,
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Bach: Prelude No. 1 In C Major Bwv
Johann Sebastian Bach2:10Medium$ 34.95
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.
Classical / Classical period,
Light,
Easy,
Piano,
Drama,
Epic / Historical,
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Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 2nd Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven2:28Medium$ 34.95
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.
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Sad,
Nostalgic,
Dramatic,
Pensive / Thoughtful,
Hopeful,
Piano,
Drama,
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Satie: Gnossienne No. 3
Erik Satie2:50Slow$ 34.95
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.
Easy listening,
Romantic,
Relaxing,
Pleasant / Nice,
Easy,
Gentle / Tender,
Acoustic guitars,
Drama,
Wedding,
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Granados: Dedicatoria - Cuentos De La Juventud Opus. 1
Enrique Granados1:51Medium$ 34.95
Slow and grave, ('Lent et grave'), the third Gymnopodie is perhaps the most heartbreaking. The whole ambience is punctuated by mournful melodies that have become so popular in modern productions.
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Nostalgic,
Dramatic,
Piano,
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Satie: Gymnopedie No. 3
Erik Satie2:36Slow$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Soft / Smooth,
Peaceful / Calm,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Hopeful,
Gentle / Tender,
Emotional,
Piano,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Chopin: Prelude Opus 28 No. 15 D Flat Major Raindrop
Frederic Chopin5:35Slow$ 34.95
A solo guitar piece with hugely Hispanic and Latin overtones. This habanera, (or dance of Havana), has a wonderful swaying theme which transports you to exotic places and bars. Great for travel sequences.
Classical / Contemporary,
Spanish / Flamenco,
Light,
Easy,
Emotional,
Passionate,
Acoustic guitars,
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Iradier: La Paloma
Sebastian Iradier2:46Medium$ 34.95
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.
Easy listening,
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Light,
Love,
Dreamy / Reflective,
Peaceful / Calm,
Romantic,
Pleasant / Nice,
Gentle / Tender,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Debussy: Clair De Lune
Claude Debussy4:45Slow$ 34.95
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'.
Spanish / Flamenco,
Classical / Romantic period,
Sad,
Nostalgic,
Dramatic,
Pensive / Thoughtful,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Hopeful,
Emotional,
Acoustic guitars,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Tarrega: Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Francisco Tarrega5:22Medium$ 34.95
One of the most famous pieces of music for solo piano. Despite having the instruction, 'Lent et douloureux', (slow and painfully), this track is referred to for calm, relaxing and meditative purposes. Atmospheric and ambient.
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Sad,
Nostalgic,
Pensive / Thoughtful,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Hopeful,
Piano,
Drama,
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Satie: Gymnopedie No. 1
Erik Satie3:22Slow$ 34.95