What piece of classical music do you like?

[Rychard the Lionheart]

Thanks for the imput so far guys, keep them coming.

It is surprising that some new listeners to classical music do hear the piece from the movies or commercial TV adverts. Its even better if they actually listen to more of the composer's work and enjoy the music.

Another one for you is J. S. Bach - Brandenburg Conceto No 2 in f major

[Woolfe]

@Cardshark -

Nooo, it's not that which I'm objecting to, it's where people hear the one song, consider themselves classical music fans, but don't bother to try listening to any other compositions - it's not musical snobbery, can see how it looked like that, I just think it's a shame where people limit themselves to music they hear in music and don't explore even the composer further.

I know that's not always the case, but I've had a few convos where that's been the case, and I just think it's tragic - there is a world of beautiful compositions out there.

As for hearing something in a movie first, I've no problem with that, I think I first heard Holst's Jupiter from the Planets Suite in one of those endy-worldy movies.

Ky xx

[fredv3b]

I like far too much classical music to name, even just, my favourites. However if I had to choose a single piece right now in my current inebriated state it would be Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C, AKA Jupiter. However if you ask me tomorrow I am sure I will have a different answer.

[Rychard the Lionheart]

Its not the getting drunk bit I have the problem with, its the hangover which is the killer.

Since I'm here, here's another for you.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Part 1

[sox-and-the-city]

I know this is one of those pieces that even cretins and philistines and other such non-musically-trained individuals love, but it's actually because it's really really good.

Le Cygne - Saint Saens.

[Amigo]

Ave Maria, Schubert. I get goosebumps.

[matty7]

i can put this piece on my mp3 between 2 slayer tracks and it still keeps the momentum goin

[albabonzai]

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only 3 of my many faves.

[fredv3b]

Ah, Pachelbel, the world's first one-hit wonder?

[albabonzai]

Ah, Pachelbel, the world's first one-hit wonder?

But it does not make it any less of an inspiring piece of music.