Classical Music

Classical music is "high brow" music played on instruments of the orchestra as opposed to popular, dance or traditional folk. Usually instrumental or opera. Academically speaking it's the "art music" from the period 1740 - 1830. The classical period saw the emergence and rapid flowering of the sonata form and the first maturity of the symphony, the solo concerto, the solo piano sonata, the string quartet, and other forms of chamber music. During this time the orchestra was expanded, in both the number and the variety of instruments, and the piano supplanted the harpsichord as the most popular solo keyboard instrument.

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	Sub-Genres
21	Classical \| Medieval or Gothic (period: 476 - 1400)
58	Classical \| Renaissance (Period: 1400 - 1600)
320	Classical \| Baroque (period: 1600 - 1750)
441	Classical \| Traditional (period: 1730 - 1820)
765	Classical \| Romantic (period: 1815 - 1910)
209	Classical \| 20th Century (period: 1900 - 2000)
163	Classical \| 21st Century (period: 2000 - present)
187	Classical \| Opera
363	Classical piano (solo or duets)
103	Classical guitar (solo or duets)
79	Classical miscellaneous
53	Classical Music (pending categorization)
2,762	Total Tracks

Bizet Et Fauré
Enjoy the elegance of two famous French composers -- here are excerpts from Bizet's final opera, "Carmen," including sprightly violin melodies, sensual piano and the sweet innocence of "Dance Boheme." From Fauré are "Sicilienne" from "Pelleas and Melisande," "Barcarolle No. 1, Opus 20," and the romantic and playful "Berceuse, Opus 16."

Classical Melodies
This pensive album includes beautiful melodies such as Gustav Holst's "Venus" from the Planets Suite, Respighi's "Villa Medici Fountain," and works by other Classical and Romantic Era composers. You'll enjoy these playful songs with their classical and elegant presentation of flute, woodwind, violin, and harp.

Classical Piano Compositions
This is splendid music for entertaining. These elegant and tender melodies, selected for their vivaciousness, will cast a magical spell as you settle in for an evening of pleasure.

Magical Mozart
These magical compositions are very romantic, with slow, sweeping passages from many of Mozart's elegant concertos and sonatas. Also included are a delightful rendition of "Turkish March," the sensuous Piano Concerto No. 21 (theme from "Elvira Madigan"), and Mozart's last piano masterpiece, "Fantasy in D Minor."

Music Most Baroque
Some of the most beautiful and stirring music ever written is featured in this most agreeable album. Brilliant violins, rousing harpsichord, trumpets, and angelic voices remind us why these exuberant melodies are so highly regarded.

Orchestral Classics
From a sparkling piano concerto by Chopin to rousing Strauss waltzes -- and a poignant tribute to Mozart, this album is filled with felicitous songs that will linger in your mind long after your guests have departed and you've snuffed out the candles.

Passionate Puccini
Beautiful music by the great Giacomo Puccini, including "O Mio Babbino Caro," from Gianni Schicci, "Che Gelida Manina" from La Bohème, and "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot. This music allows us to recall Puccini's compelling operas, wherein these masterful compositions set each scene's atmosphere -- forever enriching our lives with these lovely and memorable songs.

Romantic Minuets
Imagine palacial settings and glimmering candalabra, with light-hearted elegant music to match. From Handel's lovely "Minuet Berenice" to several playful Mozarts and Boccherinis, and the elegant flow of Grieg's "Holberg Suite Gavotte Minuet," this album will bring romance to your entertaining or quiet evenings with your true love.

Viva Vivaldi
These romantic Vivaldi compositions, with their elegant violins and tranquil orchestration, are perfect for a dinner party or sweet romance. This album celebrates Vivaldi's concerti from "The Four Seasons" along with several delicate mandolin and guitar solos, all most agreeable for a memorable evening at home.

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