Classical music possesses a profound ability to stir deep emotions, often evoking tears of joy and a sense of profound elation simultaneously. It's akin to embarking on an endless, soulful journey—a journey that one cherishes endlessly. This delightful post features an interactive piano. By exploring its black keys, you can experience stunning interpretations of timeless melodies, both classic and contemporary. Just click on these keys and watch the magic unfold! From Mozart to Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Verdi and Bach! These are some of the most beautiful classical pieces.
To use this interactive image, click on each of the purple buttons on the black keys. Each will open a youtube video with the classical piece. Click on play to hear the piece. You can click again on the purple button to make the Youtube window disappear. To see the list of pieces, look under the image.
List of classical pieces (left to right):
1. Rossini: William Tell Overture: Final
2. The Marriage Of Figaro KV592 - Overture
3. The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 1 in E (La Primavera - Spring), RV. 269 (Op. 8, No. 1): I. Allegro
4. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: VIII. Waltz of the Flowers
5. Schubert Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839
6. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 - III. Poco allegretto
7. Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Dies irae
8. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air on the G String
9. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
10. Verdi: La traviata / Act 1 - Prelude
11. Mozart 40. Sinfonie [Classical German piece]
12. Verdi Opera Aida - Gloria all' Egitto, Triumphal March - HD
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