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Classical Music for Media
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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Iradier: La Paloma
Sebastian Iradier
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.
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Chopin: Waltz Opus 69 No. 2 B Minor
Frederic Chopin
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.
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Grieg: Arietta Opus 12 No. 1
Edvard Grieg
Delicate and tender, this beautiful track conveys a longing hopefulness with a slight melancholic tinge. Slow and graceful, this was the very first work in the 'Lyric Pieces' first book by Grieg who regarded it as one of his finest melodies.
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Romance For Guitar (romanza)
Traditional
This is such a well known and popular guitar solo that it is remarkable that the composer is unknown. A positive Spanish feel to this track full of passion, love and affection.
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Chopin: Berceuse Opus 57 D Flat Major
Frederic Chopin
Delicate lullaby for piano written by Chopin as variations on a theme. It showcases the inventiveness of the composer as ideas evolve. Lose yourself in this sweet and mellow composition.
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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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Satie: Gymnopedie No. 1
Erik Satie
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.
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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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Satie: Gnossienne No. 2
Erik Satie
The second Gnossienne has the instruction, 'avec étonnement', (with astonishment), to instruct the player to play slightly faster than the other two pieces. Still has lots of space and freedom of expression.
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Sor: Study In A Minor Opus 31 No. 20
Fernando Sor
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.
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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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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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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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Satie: Gnossienne No. 1
Erik Satie
Slow, ('Lent' in French), and free-flowing, this track evokes an almost daydream like state. This is the first of three works to be given the name Gnossienne name by Erik Satie to reflect this new style of composition.
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