Artist / label
Classical Music for Media
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
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
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Light,
Romantic,
Piano,
Romance / Melodrama,
Wedding,
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Chopin: Mazurka Opus 67 No. 2 In G Minor
Frederic Chopin1:57Medium$ 34.95
Sad and devoid of hope, this Chopin composition was played at his own funeral. It has been popular in recent film and TV productions including 'The Pianist' and 'The West Wing'.
Classical / Romantic period,
Sad,
Nostalgic,
Dramatic,
Hopeful,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Chopin: Prelude Opus 28 No. 4 E Minor (suffocation)
Frederic Chopin2:04Slow$ 34.95
A wonderful staccato performance is required to play this piece composed by Spanish classical guitarist Fernando Sor. Rigid and with a military feel, this piece marches off with confidence and positivity.
Spanish / Flamenco,
Classical / Classical period,
Acoustic guitars,
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Sor: Study In A Minor Opus 31 No. 20
Fernando Sor1:18Medium$ 29.95
A waltz for solo piano which conjures up images of Paris and popular song around 1900. The title translates into, 'I Want You', and reflects the sentimental nature of the track. A wonderful backdrop for European productions.
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Exciting,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Satie: Je Te Veux
Erik Satie5:19Medium$ 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 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.
Classical / Contemporary,
Piano,
Love,
Romantic,
Gentle / Tender,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
Romance / Melodrama,
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Debussy: Arabesque No. 1
Claude Debussy4:16Medium$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Light,
Playful,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
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Schumann: Arabeske Opus 18 In C Major
Robert Schumann6:36Medium$ 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
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
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
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.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Light,
Regal / Aristocratic,
Piano,
Drama,
Documentary,
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3:09Medium$ 34.95
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.
Piano,
Classical / Classical period,
Light,
Playful,
Bright,
Happy,
Piano,
Drama,
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Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 A Major Kv331 - 2nd Movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart6:38Medium$ 34.95
The minor key of this waltz gives the piece a melancholic, almost sad feel. The soloist plays at a medium tempo without straying too far from the initial melody, then a more optimistic section lifts the gloom before it returns to melancholy to finish.
Piano,
Classical / Romantic period,
Love,
Romantic,
Melancholic / Sentimental,
Gentle / Tender,
Emotional,
Piano,
Drama,
Wedding,
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Chopin: Waltz Opus 69 No. 2 B Minor
Frederic Chopin3:28Medium$ 34.95