Curated Playlistshttps://www.yourclassical.org/curated-playlistsen-usFri, 31 Mar 2023 15:01:19 -0500Bach: Inspiring and colorful classics from the master of Baroque musichttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/20/curated-playlist-bach?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/20/curated-playlist-bachThu, 20 Apr 2023 09:42:09 -0500

Experience the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in all of its inspiring variety.

Playlist:

00:00
The Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude and Fugue in C Major
Jeno Jando, piano

04:21
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1: I. Allegro
Prague Chamber Soloists
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

08:34
Cello Suite No. 1: I. Prelude
Wolfgang Boettcher, cello

10:53
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: I. Allegro - II. Adagio
Prague Chamber Soloists
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

18:43
Goldberg Variations: I. Aria
Pi-Hsien Chen, piano

21:57
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: III. Allegro
Prague Chamber Soloists
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

25:03
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Julia Brown, organ

35:32
Orchestral Suite No. 3: V. Gigue
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

38:10
Violin Partita No. 1: V. Sarabande
Christiane Edinger, violin

43:38
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4: II. Andante
Prague Chamber Orchestra
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

47:24
Art of Fugue: Contrapunctus No. 3
Wolfgang Rubsam, organ

51:19
Orchestral Suite No. 3: II. Air, "Air on the G String"
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

56:36
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (arr. G. Bantock)
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

1:01:12
Orchestral Suite No. 2: VII. Badinerie
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

1:02:33
English Suite No. 2: I. Prelude
Wolfgang Rubsam, piano

1:08:38
St. Matthew Passion: Kommt, ihr Tochter, helft mir klagen!
Hungarian Festival Chorus
Hungarian Radio Children's Choir
Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Geza Oberfrank, conductor

1:16:12
Violin Concerto in A Minor: II. AndanteOnix Chamber Orchestra
Attila Falvay, violin

1:22:33
Mass in B Minor: Dona nobis pacem
Slovak Philharmonic Choir
Capella Istropolitana
Christian Brembeck, conductor

1:25:50
Orchestral Suite No. 4: V. Rejouissance
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

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]]>curated playlist bachChoral: Enchanting classical music for vocal choirhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/19/curated-playlist-enchanting-choral?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/19/curated-playlist-enchanting-choralWed, 19 Apr 2023 11:15:17 -0500

Enjoy a playlist of spellbinding choral classics, perfect for contemplative or spiritual moments.

Playlist:

00:00
Orlando di Lasso
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' altera: Sanctus
Oxford Schola Cantorum
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

04:18
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem: Lacrimosa dies illa (completed by F.X. Sussmayr)
St. Clement Concert Orchestra
St. Clement Concert Choir
Randall Swanson, conductor
Patrice Michaels Bedi, soprano
Amy Anderson, mezzo-soprano
Kurt Hansen, tenor
Robert Heitzinger, baritone

07:14
Johannes Brahms
Nanie
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Warsaw Philharmonic Choir
Antoni Wit, conductor

20:46
Thomas Tallis
Spem in Alium
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

32:56
Gabriel Faure
Requiem: In Paradisum
Oxford Schola Cantorum
Jeremy Summerly, conductor
Lisa Beckley, soprano
Nicholas Gedge, baritone
Colm Carey, organ

36:13
Giuseppe Verdi
Requiem: Lux Aeterna
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra
Hungarian State Opera Chorus
Pier Giorgio Morandi, conductor
Elena Filipova, soprano
Gloria Scalchi, mezzo-soprano
Cesar Hernandez, tenor
Carlo Colombara, bass

42:41
Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria: Gloria in excelsis Deo
Northern Chamber Orchestra
Oxford Schola Cantorum
Nicholas Ward, conductor

45:29
Franz Schubert
An die Musik (To Music)
Tamara Takacs, mezzo-soprano
Jeno Jando, piano

47:38
Gregorio Allegri
Miserere
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

57:46
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Hallelujah
Capella Istropolitana
Bratislava City Chorus
Jaroslav Krcek, conductor

01:01:31
Antonin Dvorak
Te Deum: Benedicamus Patrem
Orquesta sinfonica de Navarra
Orfeon Pamplones
Antoni Wit, conductor
Ewa Biegas, soprano
Marina Rodriguez-Cusi, mezzo-soprano
Jose Antonio Lopez, baritone
Javier Tome, tenor

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]]>Choral Stream Playlist YouTubeClassical music for focus and studyinghttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/19/curated-playlist-focus?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/19/curated-playlist-focusWed, 19 Apr 2023 10:50:51 -0500

Enjoy a calming classical music playlist for focus, studying, and stress relief.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:03:06
Carnival of the Animals: The Swan
Camille Saint-Saens
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:03:06 - 00:09:02
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:09:02 - 00:12:04
Lyric Pieces: At the Cradle
Edvard Grieg
Martin Lapsansky, piano

00:12:04 - 00:18:29
Violin Concerto No. 1: Andamte
Johann Sebastian Bach
Onix Chamber Orchestra
Attila Falvay, violin

00:18:29 - 00:21:06
Sleeping Beauty: Panorama
Peter Tchaikovsky
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:21:06 - 00:26:10
Piano Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique): 2nd movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
Silvio Capova, piano

00:26:10 - 00:33:41
Clarinet Concerto: 2nd movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Josef Luptacik, clarinet
Bratislava Mozart Academy
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:33:41 - 00:39:34
Guitar Concerto: Largo
Antonio Vivaldi
Gergely Sarkoezi, guitar
Dall'Arco Chamber Orchestra
Istvan Parkanyi, conductor

00:39:34 - 00:49:41
Symphony No. 2: 2nd movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Eglinger, conductor

00:49:41 - 00:55:29
Intermezzo No. 2
Johannes Brahms
Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:55:29 - 00:59:04
Holberg Suite: Sarabande
Edvard Grieg
Onix Chamber Orchestra

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]]>curated playlist focusSpring: Uplifting classical music perfect for the seasonhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlists-spring?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlists-springWed, 12 Apr 2023 12:30:14 -0500

Enjoy a classical music playlist perfect for spring.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:03:29
Antonio Vivaldi
The 4 Seasons Spring: 1st movement
Onix Chamber Orchestra
Attila Falvay, violin

00:03:29 - 00:11:16
Giuseppe Verdi
The Four Seasons: Spring
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

00:11:16 - 00:18:56
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio No. 6: 4th movement
Stuttgart Piano Trio

00:18:56 - 00:21:05
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Seasons: March: Song Of The Lark
Ilona Prunyi, piano

00:21:05 - 00:23:57
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces: To Spring
Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:23:57 - 00:29:27
Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5: 3rd movement
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:29:27 - 00:36:36
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia

00:36:36 - 00:42:45
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Voices of Spring
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:42:45 - 00:48:06
Alexander Glazunov
The Seasons: Spring: Scene 67
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

00:48:06 - 00:50:36
Felix Mendelssohn
Song without Words No. 30 "Spring Song"
Eva Sukova, piano

00:50:36 - 00:59:38
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quartet No. 17: 1st movement
Moyzes Quartet

00:59:38 - 01:08:05
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Roses from the South
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

01:08:05 - 01:17:49
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 5 "Spring": 1st movement
Attila Falvay, violin
Maria Kovalszki, piano

01:17:49 - 01:40:37
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

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]]>curated playlist springClassical 15: Romantic Periodhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlist-romantic?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlist-romanticWed, 12 Apr 2023 08:59:41 -0500

Give yourself and your family 15 minutes of classical music from the Romantic Period and Classical MPR.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Cello Suite No. 1: I. Prelude Alexander Rudin, cello

00:02:31 Gabriel Faure Sicilienne Ina-Esther Joost Ben-Sasson, cello Allan Sternfield, piano

00:06:03 Robert Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor: I. Nicht zu schnell National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland Andrew Constantine, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

00:18:40 Sergei Rachmaninoff 14 Songs: No. 14: Vocalise Michael Grebanier, cello Janet Guggenheim, piano

00:24:24 Antonin Dvorak Cello Concerto in B Minor Moscow Symphony Orchestra Konstantin Krimetz, conductor Alexander Rudin, cello

00:39:44 Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The Swan Bournemouth Sinfonietta Jean-Francois Monnard, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

00:43:09 Franz Schubert Arpeggione Sonata: I. Allegro moderato Maria Kliegel, cello Kirstin Merscher, piano

00:56:19 Sergei Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G Minor: III. Andante Torleif Thedeen, cello Roland Pontinen, piano

01:02:25 Edward Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor: I. Adagio - Moderato Moscow Symphony Orchestra Konstantin Krimetz, conductor Alexander Rudin, cello

01:09:59 Peter Tchaikovsky 6 Morceaux, Op. 19: No. 4: Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Ireland National Symphony Orchestra Gerhard Markson, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

01:14:45 Antonin Dvorak From the Bohemian Forest: No. 5: Silent Woods Rhine Philharmonic State Orchestra Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Maira Kliegel, cello

01:20:45 Franz Joseph Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1: II. Adagio Capella Istropolitana Peter Breiner, conductor Ludovit Kanta, cello

01:29:17 David Popper Elfentanz Hai-Ye Ni, cello Helene Jeanney, piano

01:32:13 Cello Sonata No. 3: III. Adagio cantabile - IV. Allegro vivace Csaba Onczay, cello Jeno Jando, piano

01:40:27 Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro Capella Istropolitana Jaroslav Krcek, conducgtor Peter Baran, cello Ludovit Kanta, cello

01:50:57 Claude Debussy Cello Sonata in D Minor: III. Finale Tatjana Vassiljeva, cello Yumiko Urabe, piano

01:54:19 Camille Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1: I Allegro non troppo Bournemouth Sinfonietta Jean-Francois Monard, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

02:00:05 Felix Mendelssohn Song Without Words in D Major, Op. 109 Maria Kliegel, cello Kristin Merscher, piano

02:04:39 Ludwig van Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 4: II. Allegro vivace Csaba Onczay, cello Jeno Jando, piano

02:09:28 Luigi Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-Flat major: III. Rondo Capella Istropolitana Peter Breiner, conductor Ludovit Kanta, cello

]]> Romantic PeriodCello: Powerful and regal classical music to elevate your mood https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlist-cello?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/12/curated-playlist-celloWed, 12 Apr 2023 08:33:04 -0500

Enjoy the regal and romantic sound of the cello with this playlist of favorites for the instrument, including moving and elegant works by Bach, Schumann, Dvorak and Rachmaninoff.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Cello Suite No. 1: I. Prelude Alexander Rudin, cello

00:02:31 Gabriel Faure Sicilienne Ina-Esther Joost Ben-Sasson, cello Allan Sternfield, piano

00:06:03 Robert Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor: I. Nicht zu schnell National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland Andrew Constantine, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

00:18:40 Sergei Rachmaninoff 14 Songs: No. 14: Vocalise Michael Grebanier, cello Janet Guggenheim, piano

00:24:24 Antonin Dvorak Cello Concerto in B Minor Moscow Symphony Orchestra Konstantin Krimetz, conductor Alexander Rudin, cello

00:39:44 Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The Swan Bournemouth Sinfonietta Jean-Francois Monnard, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

00:43:09 Franz Schubert Arpeggione Sonata: I. Allegro moderato Maria Kliegel, cello Kirstin Merscher, piano

00:56:19 Sergei Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G Minor: III. Andante Torleif Thedeen, cello Roland Pontinen, piano

01:02:25 Edward Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor: I. Adagio - Moderato Moscow Symphony Orchestra Konstantin Krimetz, conductor Alexander Rudin, cello

01:09:59 Peter Tchaikovsky 6 Morceaux, Op. 19: No. 4: Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Ireland National Symphony Orchestra Gerhard Markson, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

01:14:45 Antonin Dvorak From the Bohemian Forest: No. 5: Silent Woods Rhine Philharmonic State Orchestra Gustavo Gimeno, conductor Maira Kliegel, cello

01:20:45 Franz Joseph Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1: II. Adagio Capella Istropolitana Peter Breiner, conductor Ludovit Kanta, cello

01:29:17 David Popper Elfentanz Hai-Ye Ni, cello Helene Jeanney, piano

01:32:13 Cello Sonata No. 3: III. Adagio cantabile - IV. Allegro vivace Csaba Onczay, cello Jeno Jando, piano

01:40:27 Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro Capella Istropolitana Jaroslav Krcek, conducgtor Peter Baran, cello Ludovit Kanta, cello

01:50:57 Claude Debussy Cello Sonata in D Minor: III. Finale Tatjana Vassiljeva, cello Yumiko Urabe, piano

01:54:19 Camille Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1: I Allegro non troppo Bournemouth Sinfonietta Jean-Francois Monard, conductor Maria Kliegel, cello

02:00:05 Felix Mendelssohn Song Without Words in D Major, Op. 109 Maria Kliegel, cello Kristin Merscher, piano

02:04:39 Ludwig van Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 4: II. Allegro vivace Csaba Onczay, cello Jeno Jando, piano

02:09:28 Luigi Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-Flat major: III. Rondo Capella Istropolitana Peter Breiner, conductor Ludovit Kanta, cello

]]>CelloSoothing Mozart for studying, meditation and stress relief https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/11/curated-playlist-mozart?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/11/curated-playlist-mozartTue, 11 Apr 2023 12:55:52 -0500

Enjoy a soothing Mozart playlist for relaxation, meditation and stress relief.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:06:18
Piano Concerto No. 21: 2nd movement
Peter Lang, piano
Capella Istropolitana
Christoph Eberle, conductor

00:06:18 - 00:13:49
Clarinet Concerto: 2nd movement
Josef Luptacik, clarinet
Bratislava Mozart Academy
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:13:49 - 00:19:0
Serenade No. 10: 3rd movement
Octopus Wind Ensemble

00:19:09 – 00:24:49
Fantasie
Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:24:49 – 00:30:45
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:30:45 – 00:33:42
Requiem Sequence: Lacrimosa
Patrice Michaels Bedi, soprano
Amy Anderson, mezzo-soprano
Kurt Hansen, tenor
Robert Heitzinger, baritone
St. Clement Concert Choir
St. Clement Concert Orchestra
Randall Swanson, conductor

00:33:42 – 00:37:15
Horn Concerto No. 2: 2nd movement
Milos Stevove, horn
Capella Istropolitana
Jozef Kopelman, conductor

00:37:15 – 00:44:14
Adagio
Oleh Krysa, violin
Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar, conductor

00:44:14 – 00:53:07
Flute Concerto No. 2: 2nd movement
Patrick Gallois, flute
Fabrice Pierre, harp
Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Patrick Gallois, conductor

00:53:07 – 01:04:36
Symphony No. 41: 2nd movement
Bratislava Mozart Academy
Martin Sieghart, conductor

01:04:36 – 01:11:56
Bassoon Concerto: 2nd movement
Peter Hanzel, bassoon
Bratislava Mozart Academy
Richard Edlinger, conductor

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]]>curated playlist mozartLute: Relaxing Renaissance and Baroque music for lute https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/11/curated-playlist-lute?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/11/curated-playlist-luteTue, 11 Apr 2023 12:28:33 -0500

Kick it old school with an hour of relaxing classical lute music.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Vincenzo Capirola
Calata ala Spagnola
Christopher Wilson, lute

00:01:59
John Dowland
Lachrimae Pavane
Nigel North, lute

00:07:21
Silvius Leopold Weiss
Lute Sonata No. 43: VI. Presto
Robert Barto, lute

00:13:30
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Violins, Lute and Basso Continuo: II. Largo
Drottingholm Baroque Ensemble
Jakob Lindberg, lute
Tullo Galli, violin
Nils-Erik Sparf, violin

00:17:27
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro, BWV 998: I. Prelude
Yasunori Imamura, lute

00:20:28
David Kellner
Campanella in D Major
Jakob Lindberg, lute

00:23:03
Nicolas Vallet
Le Secret des Muses: Bourree d'Avignon
Nigel North, lute

00:25:36
John Johnson
Carmen's Whistle
Christopher Wilson, lute

00:29:27
Robert Johnson
3 Almains
Nigel North, lute

00:34:10
Marco dall'Aquila
Saltarello, "La Traditora"
Christopher Wilson, lute

00:35:52
Francesco da Milano
Fantasia No. 55
Christopher Wilson, lute

00:40:53
William Lawes
Pieces for Two Lutes: II. Corant
Jacob Heringman, lute
David Miller, theorbo

00:42:55
Tobias Hume
The King of Denmark's Delight
Paul Audet, lute
Stephen Stubbs, lute

00:45:26
Lorenzino del Liuto
Passomezzo
Marco Pesci, lute

00:55:45
Antony Holborne
Muy Linda
Christopher Wilson, lute

00:56:58
Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger
Libro I d'Intavolatura di lauto: Toccata No. 5
Yavor Genov, lute

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]]>Relax Playlist Classical music for studying, concentration, and stress reliefhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-study?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-studyMon, 10 Apr 2023 15:26:33 -0500

Enjoy a calming classical music playlist for studying, concentration, and stress relief.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:03:06
Carnival of the Animals: The Swan
Camille Saint-Saëns
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:03:06 - 00:09:02
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:09:02 - 00:12:04
Lyric Pieces: At the Cradle
Edvard Grieg
Martin Lapsansky, piano

00:12:04 - 00:18:29
Violin Concerto No. 1: Andamte
Johann Sebastian Bach
Onix Chamber Orchestra
Attila Falvay, violin

00:18:29 - 00:21:06
Sleeping Beauty: Panorama
Peter Tchaikovsky
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:21:06 - 00:26:10
Piano Sonata No. 8 ("Pathetique"): 2nd movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
Silvio Capova, piano

00:26:10 - 00:33:41
Clarinet Concerto: 2nd movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Josef Luptacik, clarinet
Bratislava Mozart Academy
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:33:41 - 00:39:34
Guitar Concerto: Largo
Antonio Vivaldi
Gergely Sarkoezi, guitar
Dall'Arco Chamber Orchestra
Istvan Parkanyi, conductor

00:39:34 - 00:49:41
Symphony No. 2: 2nd movement
Ludwig van Beethoven
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Eglinger, conductor

00:49:41 - 00:55:29
Intermezzo No. 2
Johannes Brahms
Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:55:29 - 00:59:04
Holberg Suite: Sarabande
Edvard Grieg
Onix Chamber Orchestra

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]]>curated playlist studyChoral Holiday: Seasonal vocal favorites for Christmashttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-choral-holiday?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-choral-holidayMon, 10 Apr 2023 15:00:23 -0500

Enjoy choral classical music for the holiday season, including selections from Handel's Messiah, Bach's Christmas Oratorio and favorites like Silent Night and Joy to the World.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Franz Gruber
Silent Night
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

00:02:08
Joy to the World
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donal Hunt, conductor

00:03:36
We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Marble Collegiate Church Choir
Richard Erickson, conductor
Paul Plishka, bass

00:05:05
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio, Part II: Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra
Geza Oberfrank, conductor

00:06:21
In Dulci Jubilo
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

00:09:25
Franz Schubert
Ave Maria
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor
Rosmarie Kalin, soprano
Elisabeth Feldt, piano

00:13:44
Sussex Carol (arr. G. Rossiter)
Finchley Children's Music Group
Grace Rossiter, conductor
Phillip Langridge, tenor

00:15:44
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Krcek, conductor

00:19:29
Stephen's Song
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

00:20:29
Antoine Busnois
Noel
Musica Ficta
Bo Holten, conductor

00:22:26
Ding Dong
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor
Elisabeth Feldt, piano

00:24:57
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Let All the Angels of God Worship Him
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Krcek, conductor

00:26:26
To Bethlehem, My Heart
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor
Anna-Sofia Gahnfelt, soprano

00:30:21
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Marble Collegiate Church Choir
Richard Erickson, conductor
Paul Plishka, bass

00:32:12
There Is No Rose
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

00:36:41
Saint Lucia
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

00:40:39
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Behold the Lamb of God
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Krcek, conductor

00:44:03
The Sky is Starry Black
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

00:45:33
I Wonder as I Wander
Marble Collegiate Church Choir
Richard Erickson, conductor
Camellia Johnson, soprano

00:49:25
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio: Part II: Wir singen dir in deinem Heer
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra
Geza Oberfrank, conductor

00:50:44
Gaudete Christus est natus
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

00:52:21
Coventry Carol
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt, conductor

00:56:22
Tore Torlind
Lucia
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor
Maria Johansson, alto

00:59:08
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: For Unto Us a Child is Born
Scholars Baroque Ensemble

01:03:08
St. Stephen's Song
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

01:04:20
Rocking
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt, conductor

01:06:01
Little Lucia / Good Morning
Stella Chamber Choir
Solveig Agren, conductor

01:07:10
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio: Part VI: Ich steh' an deiner Krippen hier
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra
Geza Oberfrank, conductor

01:08:25
In Dulci Jubilo (arr. R.L. Pearsall)
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Donald Hunt, conductor

01:12:07
Ave Maria
Oxford Camerata
Jeremy Summerly, conductor

01:14:51
King Jesus Hath a Garden
Elora Singers
Noel Edison, conductor

01:17:18
O Tannenbaum
Marble Collegiate Church Choir
Richard Erickson, conductor
Paul Plishka, bass

01:19:14
George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive
Scholars Baroque Ensemble

01:25:08
Gustav Holst
4 Old English Carols: A Babe is Born
Finchley Children's Music Group
Grace Rossiter, conductor
John Evanson, piano

01:27:23
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Marble Collegiate Church Choir
Richard Erickson, conductor
Paul Plishka, bass

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]]>curated playlist choral holidayMost beautiful: Music for healing and balance https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-beautiful?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-beautifulMon, 10 Apr 2023 14:53:18 -0500

Enjoy a calming classical music playlist for healing and balance.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Gabriel Faure: Requiem - In Paradisum/Pie Jesu
Lisa Beckley, Nicholas Gedge, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Oxford Camerata, Colm Carey, Jeremy Summerly

00:06:48
Erik Satie: Gymnopedie Nos. 1 and 3
Klara Kormendi

00:11:27
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel - Evening Prayer
Axel Kohler, Vienna Boys Choir, soloist, Cologne Radio Orchestra, Helmut Froschauer

00:13:36
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade No. 10 "Gran Partita" - Adagio
German Wind Soloists, Richard Edlinger

00:19:33
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 - Adagietto
London Symphony Orchestra, James DePreist

00:30:13
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin - Adagio
Emilia Csanky, Bela Banfalvi, Budapest Strings

00:36:43
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Two Violins - Largo
Takako Nishizaki, Alexander Jablokov, Capella Istropolitana, Oliver Dohnanyi

00:43:27
Gabriel Faure: Pavane
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Keith Clark

00:51:12
Jules Massenet: Thais - Meditation
Janos Selmeczi, Camerata Transylvanica, Gyorgy Selmeczi

00:55:52
George Frideric Handel: Xerxes - Largo
Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Muller-Bruhl

00:58:26
Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi - O Mio Babbino Caro
Miriam Gauci, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari

01:00:52
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 - 2nd movement
Stefan Vladar, Capella Istropolitana, Barry Wordsworth

01:10:45
Peter Tchaikovsky: Andante Cantabile
New Haydn Quartet

01:17:17
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 208 - Sheep May Safely Graze
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hayman

01:22:33
Franz Schubert: An Die Musik (To Music)
Markus Eiche, Jens Fuhr

01:25:29
Gabriel Faure: Pelleas and Melisande - Sicilienne
RTE National Symphony Orchestra, John Georgiadis

01:28:46
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto - 2nd movement
Martin Gabriel, Vienna Mozart Academy, Johannes Wildner

01:36:25
Leo Delibes: Lakme - Flower Duet
Adriana Kohutkova, Denisa Slepkovska, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Johannes Wildner

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]]>curated playlist beautifulClassical Guitar: Serene acoustic music to calm and relax https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-guitar?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-guitarMon, 10 Apr 2023 09:46:24 -0500

Find a moment of repose and tranquility with a playlist of peaceful classical guitar music.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 Napoléon Coste 25 Etudes, Op. 38: No. 25 Jeffrey McFadden, guitar

00:04:12 Mauro Giuliani Variations on a Theme by Handel Ricardo Gallen, guitar

00:11:35 Carlos Gardel Coming Back Victor Villadangos, guitar

00:14:45 Joaquin Malats Serenata Española (Spanish Serenade) David Lorenz, guitar

00:18:10 Matteo Carcassi Pastorale Rita Honti, guitar

00:20:40 Fernando Sor Serenade, Op. 37: I. Andante cantabile Marc Teicholz, guitar

00:27:37 Francisco Tárrega Recuerdo de la Alhambra Mats Bergström, guitar

00:33:10 Miguel Llobet 13 Catalan Folksongs: No. 4 "El Mestre" (The Teacher) Lorenzo Micheli, guitar

00:36:23 Antoine de L'Hoyer Duo Concertante, Op. 34 No. 2: III. Adagio cantabile Matteo Mela, guitar

00:41:02 Napoléon Coste Souvenirs de Flandres: II. Valse Frédéric Zigante, guitar

00:42:44 Johann Kaspar Mertz Bardenklänge: No. 8: An Malvina Adam Holzman, guitar

00:46:01 Luigi Legnani 36 Caprices: No. 22: Adagio Pavel Steidl, guitar

00:48:49 Ferdinando Carulli Guitar Sonata, Op. 21 No. 3: II. Romance - Andante sostenuto Richard Savino, guitar

00:52:40 Fernando Sor Etudes: No. 13: Andante lento Jeffrey McFadden, guitar

00:55:17 Nicolò Paganini Guitar Sonata No. 4 Marco Tamayo, guitar

00:59:01 Giulio Regondi Etude No. 4b Ricardo Gallen, guitar

]]>MPR Playlists - guitarChopin: Emotional and poetic classical music for piano and morehttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-chopin?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-chopinMon, 10 Apr 2023 08:12:40 -0500

Enjoy an elegant and emotional playlist from classical music's most famous virtuoso Polish pianist.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9 Sandor Falvai, piano

00:03:47 Waltz No. 9, Op. 69 "Adieu" Istvan Szekely, piano

00:07:45 Piano Concerto No. 2: III. Allegro vivace Moscow Symphony Orchestra Konstantin Krimetz, conductor Anna Malikova, piano

00:16:30 Prelude No. 15, Op. 28 "Raindrop" Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:22:11 Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise: I. Andante Spianato Eldar Nebolsin, piano 00:26:58 Piano Trio in G Minor: IV. Finale: Allegretto Kungsbacka Piano Trio

00:33:12 Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57 Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:37:20 Etude No. 13 "Harp Study" Istvan Szekely, piano

00:39:40 Piano Concerto No. 1: II. Romance: Larghetto - III. Rondo: Vivace Philharmonia Cassovia Otakar Trhlik, conductor Zuzana Paulechova, piano

00:59:16 Nocturne No. 1, Op. 9 Sandor Falvair, piano

01:04:13 Etude No. 21 "Butterfly Wings" Istvan Szekely, piano

01:05:10 Cello Sonata in G Minor: IV. Finale: Allegro Maria Kliegel, cello Bernd Glemser, piano 01:10:45 Etude No. 5 "Black Keys" Istvan Szekely, piano

01:12:30 Fantasy-Impromptu Istvan Szekely, piano

01:17:01 Polonaise No. 4 Sandor Falvai, piano

01:23:31 Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Marche Funebre: Lento Istvan Szekely, piano

01:32:56 Dumka (Reverie) Olga Pasichnyk, soprano Natalya Pasichnyk, piano

]]>MPR Playlists - ChopinFast-paced Beethoven: Boost your energy level with classical musichttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-beethoven?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlists-beethovenMon, 10 Apr 2023 08:12:03 -0500

Enjoy a fast-paced Beethoven classical music playlist.

Playlist:

00:00:00 – 00:05:39
Symphony No. 4: 3rd movement
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wehner, conductor

00:05:39 – 00:10:18
Piano Sonata No. 8: 3rd movement
Silvia Capova, piano

00:10:18 – 00:17:21
Symphony No. 7: 4th movement
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wehner

00:17:21 – 00:27:04
String Quintet: 4th movement
Gil Sharon, viola
Fine Arts Quintet

00:27:04 – 00:32:57
Symphony No. 3: 3rd movement
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Michael Halasz, conductor

00:32:58 – 00:51:52
Piano Concerto No. 5: 1st movement
Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosice
Reinhard Seifried, conductor

00:51:52 – 00:58:45
Symphony No. 2: 4th movement
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:58:45 – 01:09:02
Piano Sonata No. 21: 1st movement
Ethella Chuprik, piano

01:09:02 – 01:15:55
Symphony No. 4: 4th movement
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wehner, conductor

01:15:55 – 01:22:39
Fidelio: Overture
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

01:22:39 – 01:29:02
Symphony No. 5: 1st movement
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Edlinger, conductor

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]]>curated playlist beethovenLullabies: Help yourself or your child get to sleep with classical musichttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-lullabies?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/10/curated-playlist-lullabiesMon, 10 Apr 2023 08:05:30 -0500

Enjoy a classical lullaby playlist for babies, children or even adults.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 - 0:05:15 Orchestral Suite No. 3: Air on the G String Johann Sebastian Bach Capella Istropolitana Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

00:05:15 - 00:09:46 Berceuse Frederic Chopin Istvan Szekely, piano

00:09:46 - 00:14:15 Thais: Meditation Jules Massenet Janos Balint, flute Nora Mercz, harp

00:14:15 - 00:21:15 Adagio Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oleh Krysa, violin Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra Theodore Kuchar, conductor

00:21:15 - 00:24:16 Lyric Pieces: At the Cradle Edvard Grieg Martin Lapsansky, piano

00:24:16 - 00:27:15 Gymnopedie No. 1 Erik Satie Gerald Garcia, guitar CSSR State Philharmonic Orchestra Peter Breiner, conductor

00:27:15 - 00:34:43 Dance of the Blessed Spirits Christoph Gluck Janos Balint, flute Nora Mercz, harp

00:34:43 - 00:37:49 Carnival of the Animals: The Swan Camille Saint-Saens Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:37:49 - 00:41:34 Song without Words No. 7 Felix Mendelssohn Daniela Ruso, piano

00:41:34 - 00:44:41 Messiah: Pastoral Symphony George Frideric Handel Capella Istropolitana Jaroslav Krcek, conductor

00:44:41 - 00:48:51 Petite Suite: En bateau (Boating) Claude Debussy Janos Balint, flute Nora Mercz, harp

00:48:51 - 00:52:41 Concerto for Viola d’amore and Lute: Largo Antonio Vivaldi Andras Rudolf, viola d’amore Gergely Sarkoezi, lute Dall’Arco Chamber Orchestra Istvan Parkanyi, conductor

00:52:41 - 00:56:29 Nocturne No. 2 Frederic Chopin Sandor Falvai, piano

00:56:29 - 01:00:17 The Seasons: Petit Adagio Alexander Glazunov Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Ondrej Lenard, conductor

]]>Lullaby Playlist Piano: Soothing classical music for meditation and stress reliefhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/07/curated-playlist-piano?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/07/curated-playlist-pianoFri, 07 Apr 2023 10:23:18 -0500

Enjoy a calming classical piano music playlist for relaxation, meditation and stress relief.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 - 00:05:08 Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune Claude Debussy Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

00:05:08 – 00:08:54 Song without Words No. 7 Felix Mendelssohn Daniela Ruso, piano

00:08:54 – 00:13:35 Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight": 1st movement Ludwig van Beethoven Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:13:35 – 00:18:04 Berceuse Frederic Chopin Istvan Szekely, piano

00:18:04 – 00:22:47 Impromptu No. 3 Franz Schubert Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:22:47 – 00:27:03 Liebestraume No.3 Franz Liszt Endre Hegedus, piano

00:27:03 - 00:32:51 Intermezzo No. 2 Johannes Brahms Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:32:51 – 00:36:05 Goldberg Variations: Aria Johann Sebastian Bach Pi-Hsien Chen, piano

00:36:05 – 00:39:46 Arabesque No. 1 Claude Debussy Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:39:46 – 00:48:00 Ballade No. 1 Frederic Chopin Istvan Szekely, piano

00:48:00 – 00:49:19 3 Hungarian Folksongs from the Csik District #1 Bela Bartok Balazs Szokolay, piano

00:49:19 – 00:55:00 Fantasie Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

00:55:00 – 01:01:02 Miroirs: Une barque del gracioso Maurice Ravel Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

01:01:02 – 01:04:52 Nocturne No. 2 Frederic Chopin Sandor Falvai, piano

01:04:52 – 01:08:41 The Seasons: May: May Nights Peter Tchaikovsky Ilona Prunyi, piano

01:08:41 – 01:11:31 Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen): Dreaming Robert Schumann Ethella Chuprik, piano

]]>Soothing Playlist Workout: Classical music for biking, cycling, spinning, and runninghttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-workout?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-workoutWed, 05 Apr 2023 11:11:14 -0500

Enjoy a classical playlist for cycling, spinning, mountain biking, running, and workouts.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:07:58
Symphony No. 4: I. Allegro vivace
Felix Mendelssohn
Anthony Bramall, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:07:58 - 00:15:50
The Planets: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Gustav Holst
Adrian Leaper, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:15:50 - 00:17:07
Capriccio espagnol: III. Alborada
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Robert Stankovsky, Philharmonia Cassovia

00:17:08 - 00:18:53
12 Etudes: Etude No. 5 in G-Flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5, "Black Keys"
Frederic Chopin
Istvan Szekely

00:18:53 - 00:24:12
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: I. [Allegro]
Johann Sebastian Bach
Andrew Mogrelia, Prague Chamber Soloists

00:24:12 - 00:26:50
Fra Holbergs tid (From Holberg's Time): I. Prelude
Edvard Grieg
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:26:50 - 00:33:50
Symphony No. 7: IV. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven
Johannes Wehner, Philharmonia Cassovia

00:33:50 - 00:36:54
Perpetuum mobile, Op. 257, "Musikalischer Scherz"
Johann Strauss Jr.
Ondrej Lenard, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:36:54 - 00:41:01
Vremena goda (The Seasons): Summer: Coda
Alexander Glazunov
Ondrej Lenard, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

00:41:01 - 00:44:45
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: IV. Carillon
Georges Bizet
Alfred Walter, Philharmonia Cassovia

00:44:45 - 00:51:03
Violin Concerto: III. Allegro molto vivace
Felix Mendelssohn
Mariko Honda, Keith Clark, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:51:03 - 00:58:10
Symphony No. 1: IV. Allegro molto vivo
Alexander Borodin
Stephen Gunzenhauser, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

00:58:10 - 01:05:09
Piano Concerto No. 1: III. Allegro con fuoco
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
Ethella Chuprik, Reinhard Seifried, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

01:05:09 - 01:08:53
Messiah, HWV 56/Pt. 2: 'Hallelujah'
George Frideric Handel
Scholars Baroque Ensemble

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]]>curated playlist workoutWedding: Romantic classical favorites for the perfect wedding ceremonyhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-wedding?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-weddingWed, 05 Apr 2023 11:03:50 -0500

Here comes the bride! Enjoy an hour of the best classical wedding music to prepare for your big day.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

00:05:03
Richard Wagner
Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
Johannes Wildner, conductor

00:09:50
Johann Pachelbel
Canon in D Major
Capella Istropolitana
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:14:34
Jeremiah Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary
Bertalan Hock, organ
Gyorgy Geiger, trumpet

00:17:01
Charles-Francois Gounod/Johann Sebastian Bach
Ave Maria
Bertalan Hock, organ

00:19:43
George Frideric Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks: I. Overture
Capella Istropolitana
Bohdan Warchal, conductor

00:27:50
Charles-Marie Widor
Organ Symphony No. 5: Toccata
Bertalan Hock, organ

00:33:59
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Wolfgang Rubsam, organ

00:37:43
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fur Elise
Endre Hegedus, piano

00:40:39
Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons: Spring: I. Allegro
Onix Chamber Orchestra
Attila Falvay, violin

00:44:08
George Frideric Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks: IV. La Rejouissance
Capella Istropolitana
Bohdan Warchal, conductor

00:47:36
Franz Schubert
Ave Maria
Bertalan Hock, organ

00:52:07
Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 3: II. Air on the G String
Capella Istropolitana
Jaroslav Dvorak, conductor

00:57:23
George Frideric Handel
Solomon: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Budapest Strings
Bela Banfalvi, conductor

01:00:46
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book 8, No. 6: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Martin Lapansky, piano

01:06:46
Andre Campra
Idomenee: Rigaudon
John Kitchen, organ

01:09:29
George Frideric Handel
Water Music Suite No. 1: IX. Hornpipe
Capella Istropolitana
Bohdan Warchal, conductor

01:10:39
Eugene Gigout
6 Pieces: No. 6: Grand Choeur Dialogue
Thomas Laing-Reilly, organ

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]]>curated playlist weddingEpic: Intense and dramatic classical musichttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-epic?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/05/curated-playlists-epicWed, 05 Apr 2023 10:54:01 -0500

Enjoy a dramatic playlist of powerful and epic classical favorites.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Gustav Holst
The Planets: Mars
Adrian Leaper, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:07:45
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 2: 4th movement
Adrian Leaper, conductor
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:21:18
Carl Orff
Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor
Slovak Philharmonic Choir
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Eva Jenisova, soprano
Vladimir Dolezal, tenor
Ivan Kusnjer, baritone

00:23:58
Modest Mussorgsky
A Night on Bald Mountain
Daniel Nazareth, conductor
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:35:58
Ottorino Respighi
Roman Festivals: Circenses
James DePreist, conductor
Oregon Symphony

00:40:21
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 1: 4th movement
Zdenek Kosler, conductor
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:58:55
Ottorino Respighi
Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Appian way
James DePreist, conductor
Oregon Symphony
David Bamonte, trumpet

01:04:31
Antonin Dvorak
Symphony No. 9: 4th movement
Ondrej Lenard
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

01:16:26
Richard Wagner
The Flying Dutchman: Overture
Antonio de Almeida, conductor
Moscow Symphony Orchestra

01:26:58
Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird: Finale
Alexander Rahbari, conductor
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra

01:30:31
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1: 1st movement
Alexander Rahbari, conductor
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra

01:43:29
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9: 4th movement
Richard Edlinger, conductor
Zagreb Philharmonic Chorus
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
Gabriele Lechner, soprano
Diane Elias, contralto
Michael Pabst, tenor
Robert Holzer, bass-baritone

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]]>curated playlist epicRelaxing classical music for meditation, studying, and stress relief https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-relax?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-relaxTue, 04 Apr 2023 15:29:21 -0500

Enjoy a calming classical music playlist for relaxation, meditation, and stress relief.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00 - 00:03:06 Carnival of the Animals: The Swan Camille Saint-Saens Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:03:06 - 00:09:02 Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:09:02 - 00:12:04 Lyric Pieces: At the Cradle Edvard Grieg Martin Lapsansky, piano

00:12:04 - 00:18:29 Violin Concerto No. 1: Andamte Johann Sebastian Bach Onix Chamber Orchestra Attila Falvay, violin

00:18:29 - 00:21:06 Sleeping Beauty: Panorama Peter Tchaikovsky Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:21:06 - 00:26:10 Piano Sonata No. 8 "Pathetique": 2nd movement Ludwig van Beethoven Silvio Capova, piano

00:26:10 - 00:33:41 Clarinet Concerto: 2nd movement Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Josef Luptacik, clarinet Bratislava Mozart Academy Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:33:41 - 00:39:34 Guitar Concerto: Largo Antonio Vivaldi Gergely Sarkoezi, guitar Dall'Arco Chamber Orchestra Istvan Parkanyi, conductor

00:39:34 - 00:49:41 Symphony No. 2: 2nd movement Ludwig van Beethoven Zagreb Philharmonic Richard Eglinger, conductor

00:49:41 - 00:55:29 Intermezzo No. 2 Johannes Brahms Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:55:29 - 00:59:04 Holberg Suite: Sarabande Edvard Grieg Onix Chamber Orchestra

]]>Relax Playlist Peaceful Piano: Calm classical music for rest and relaxationhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-peaceful-piano?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-peaceful-pianoTue, 04 Apr 2023 15:06:43 -0500

Need a reprieve from the stress in your life? Find peace in the moment with a playlist of tranquil piano music, perfect for relaxing, meditating, studying and dreaming.

TRACKLIST:

00:00:00
Robert Schumann
Scenes from Childhood: No. 7: Dreaming
Tamas Vasary, piano

00:02:23
John Field Nocturne No. 1
Benjamin Frith, piano

00:06:11
Gabriel Faure
Three Romances Sans Paroles: No. 3
Jean Martin, piano

00:08:54
Claude Debussy
Suite Bergamasque: III. Claire de Lune
Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

00:14:01
Ottorino Respingi
Ancient Airs and Dances: II. Villanella
Konstantin Scherbakov, piano

00:18:15
Sergei Rachmaninoff
10 Preludes: No. 10
Idil Biret, piano

00:22:22
Erik Satie
Gymnopedies: No. 1
Klara Kormendi, piano

00:25:01
Johannes Brahms
Piano Sonata No. 3: II. Andante espressivo
Idil Biret, piano

00:35:09
Maurice Ravel
Le Tombeau de Couperin: V. Menuet
Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

00:39:24
Alexander Scriabin
Piano Sonata No. 3: III. Andante
Bernd Glemser, piano

00:43:33
Claude Debussy
Arabesques: No. 1
Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

00:48:38
Peter Tchaikovsky
Album for the Young: No. 21: Sweet Dreams
Idil Biret, piano

00:51:10
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique): II. Adagio cantabile
Jeno Jando, piano

00:55:51
Robert Schumann
Scenes from Childhood: I. Of Foreign Lands and Peoples
Jeno Jando, piano

00:57:23
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book 5, No. 6: Bell Ringing
Marian Lapsansky, piano

01:01:04
Maurice Ravel
Sonatine: II. Mouvement de Menuet
Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

01:03:54
George Frideric Handel
Keyboard Suite No. 2: I. Adagio
Philip Edward Fisher, piano

01:06:55
Peter Tchaikovsky
12 Morceaux, No. 2: Chanson Triste
Ilona Prunyi, piano

01:10:08
Johannes Brahms
Six Piano Pieces: No. 5: Romanze
Idil Biret, piano

01:14:04
Claude Debussy
Preludes, Book 1: No. 8: The Girl with Flaxen Hair
Klara Kormendi, piano

01:16:03
Maurice Ravel
Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn
Francois-Joel Thiollier, piano

01:17:45
Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 13: II. Andante
Jeno Jando, piano

01:21:53
Johannes Brahms 16 Waltzes, No. 15
Idil Biret, piano

01:23:28
Johann Sebastian Bach
Goldberg Variations: I. Aria
Pi-Hsien Chen, piano

]]>Peaceful PlaylistRussian Favorites: Great classical music from Russian composershttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-russian?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-russianTue, 04 Apr 2023 12:43:00 -0500

Get in touch with your inner Russian with this dramatic playlist of classical masterpieces from the greatest minds in Russian music.

Playlist:

00:00
Modest Mussorgsky
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (arr. Maurice Ravel)
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

01:54
Mikhail Glinka
Ruslan and Ludmila: Overture
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

07:10
Sergei Rachmaninoff
10 Preludes, op. 23: No. 5
Idil Beret, piano

11:09
Peter Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake: Scene
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

13:46
Alexander Borodin
In the Steppes of Central Asia
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

21:49
Alexander Glazunov
The Seasons: Autumn - Adagio
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

25:33
Sergei Prokofiev
Lieutenant Kije Suite: IV. Troika
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

28:30
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
Scheherazade: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

38:01
Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No. 1 "Classical"
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor

51:58
Modest Mussorgsky
A Night on Bald Mountain (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov)
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

1:03:51
Peter Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings: II. Waltz
Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar, conductor

1:07:32
Peter Tchaikovsky
Slavonic March
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

1:16:37
Peter Tchaikovsky
Eugene Onegin, Act III, Scene I: Polonaise
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

1:21:27
Alexander Borodin
Symphony No. 2: I. Allegro
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Gunzenhauser

1:28:19
Alexander Borodin
Polovtsian Dances
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

1:41:01
Peter Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

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]]>curated playlist russianCartoon: Familiar classical music from cartoonshttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-cartoon?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-cartoonTue, 04 Apr 2023 09:08:19 -0500

Enjoy a playlist of classical music from cartoons.

Playlist:

00:00:00 - 00:09:27
Johann Strauss, Jr.
The Beautiful Blue Danube
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
As heard in: A Corny Concerto

00:09:27 - 00:17:48
Franz von Suppe
Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna: Overture
Martin Sieghart, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
As heard in: Baton Bunny

00:17:48 - 00:26:01
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40: 1st movement
Johannes Wildner,conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia

00:26:01 - 00:38:02
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
As heard in: A Corny Concerto

00:38:02 - 00:42:57
Peter Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia
As heard in: Sleeping beauty

00:42:57 - 00:46:05
Johann Strauss
Radetzky March
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
As heard in: Tom and Jerry

00:46:05 - 00:53:52
Gioacchino Rossini
The Barber of Seville: Overture
Michael Halasz, conductor
Zagreb Festival Orchestra
As heard in: The Rabbit of Seville

00:53:52 - 00:56:42
Robert Schumann
Scenes from Kinderszenen: Traumerei
Ethella Chuprik, piano
As heard in: Hare Ribbin

00:56:24 - 00:57:51
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: Chinese Dance
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia
As heard in: The Nutcracker

00:57:51 - 01:00:05
Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 5
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia
As heard in: Pigs in a Polka

01:00:05 - 01:10:57
Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Matyas Antal, conductor
Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra

01:10:57 - 01:14:04
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Musical Joke
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

01:14:04 - 01:17:19
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: Miniature Overture
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia
As heard in: The Nutcracker

01:17:19 - 01:19:03
Sergei Prokofiev
Peter and the Wolf: The Cat
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
As heard in: Peter and the Wolf

01:19:03 - 01:26:51
Camille Saint-Saëns
Danse Macabre
James DePreist, conductor
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
As heard in: Danse Macabre Camille Saint-Saëns 1980s cartoon

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]]>curated playlist cartoonClassical Kids: Light and silly classical music for young childrenhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-kids?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-kidsTue, 04 Apr 2023 09:03:22 -0500

Entertain little listeners during playtime or in the classroom with this playlist of fun and enjoyable classical music from YourClassical MPR.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Peter Tchaikovsky
Album for the Young: No. 15: Italian Song
Idil Biret, piano

00:00:56
Edvard Grieg
Norwegian Dances: No. 2: Allegretto tranquillo
Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:03:14
Edward Elgar
Wand of Youth Suite No. 1: IV. Sun Song
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor

00:05:54
Adolphe Adam
Giselle: Act II: Intermezzo
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

00:06:35
Mihaly Mosonyi
Hungarian Children's World: No. 1: Children's Feast Scene
Istvan Kassai, piano

00:07:37
Sergei Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet: Morning Dance
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

00:10:21
Alexander Glazunov
Raymonda: Act III: Dance of the Infants
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Alexander Anissimov, conductor

00:12:11
Johann Kaspar Mertz
Bardenklange (Bardic Sounds): No. 13: Kindermarchen (Children's Fairytale)
Adam Holzman, guitar

00:17:22
Georges Bizet
Jeux d'Enfants (Children's Games): I. March: Trumpet and Drum
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Donald Johanos, conductor

00:19:34
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Perpetual Motion (Perpetuum Mobile)
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:22:37
Camille Saint-Saens
Carnival of the Animals: V. The Elephant
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:24:11
Sergei Prokofiev
Peter and the Wolf: The Cat
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:25:54
Modest Mussorgsky
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells (arr. Ravel)
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

00:27:13
Eduard Strauss
Fast Track
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:29:42
Claude Debussy
Children's Corner: VI. Golliwogg's Cake-Walk
Lyon National Orchestra
Jun Markl, conductor

00:32:57
Mikhail Glinka
Detskaya Polka (Children's Polka)
Victor Ryabchikov, piano

00:36:48
Leopold Mozart
Cassation (Toy Symphony): I. Allegro
Toronto Chamber Orchestra
Kevin Mallon, conductor

00:41:10
Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag
Alexander Peskanov, piano

00:44:15
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: VII. Dance of the Reeds
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

00:46:47
Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words, No. 47: Kinderstuck (Children's Piece)
Daniela Ruso, piano

00:47:56
Edvard Grieg
Holberg Suite: I. Prelude
Onix Chamber Orchestra

00:50:33
Ottorino Respighi
Ancient Airs and Dances: IV. Italiana
Konstantin Scherbakov, piano

00:53:16
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Othello Suite: II. Children's Intermezzo
RTE Concert Orchestra
Adrian Leaper, conductor

00:56:59
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov
Turkish Fragments: II. At Rest
Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
Arthur Fagen, conductor

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]]>curated playlist kidsClassical Party: Happy, festive and lively classical music to entertainhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-party?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-partyTue, 04 Apr 2023 08:55:00 -0500

Enjoy a playlist of happy and light classical music, complete with festive and fun polkas, waltzes, galops and serenades from Strauss, Offenbach, Sousa and more! Perfect for entertaining guests at gatherings and parties.

Playlist:

00:00
Johann Strauss II
Champagne Polka
Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra
Johannes Wildner, conductor

02:14
Josef Bayer
Sun and Earth: Scene IV: Polka - Waltz
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

05:05
Karel Komzak II
Storm Galop
Schwanen Salon Orchestra
Georg Huber, conductor

07:46
Jacques Offenbach
La Vie Parisienne: Polka
Budapest Strauss Ensemble
Istvan Bogar, conductor

10:10
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Mattinata
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

12:18
Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr.
Gavotte
Gottingen Symphony Orchestra
Christian Simonis, conductor

17:25
Engelbert Humperdinck
Sleeping Beauty: Festival Sounds
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Martin Fischer-Dieskau, conductor

19:34
Bedrich Smetana
Minuet in B-flat major
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Robert Stankovsky, conductor

21:46
John Philip Sousa
People Who Live in Glass Houses: II. The Rhine Wines
Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra
Keith Brion, conductor

24:51
Camille Saint-Saens
Caprice-Valse "Wedding Cake"
Malmo Symphony Orchestra
Romain Descharmes, piano
Marc Soustrot, conductor

31:24
Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr.
Valse Lento
Gottingen Symphony Orchestra
Christian Simonis, conductor

35:01
Carl Michael Ziehrer
Mein Feld ist die Welt (The World is Mine)
Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra
Michale Dittrich, conductor

37:54
Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Women and Song)
Johann Strauss II
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

43:53
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Petite Suite de Concert: III. Un Sonnet d'Amour
RTE Symphony Orchestra
Adrian Leaper, conductor

47:49
Johann Strauss II/Josef Strauss
Pizzicato Polka
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

50:19
Johann Strauss I
Beliebte Sperre-Polka (Beloved Sperl-Polka)
Slovak Sinfonietta, Zilina
Ernst Marzendorfer, conductor

52:42
Edward Elgar
Salut d'Amour
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Adrian Leaper, conductor

56:05
Karel Komzak II
Maiblumchen (Mayflower), Polka Francaise
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Christian Pollack, conductor

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]]>curated playlist partyEnergy: Upbeat classical music to power your day - YourClassical MPR Playlisthttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-energy?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/04/curated-playlist-energyTue, 04 Apr 2023 08:45:00 -0500

Enjoy an energetic classical music playlist to get you through the day.

Playlist:

00:00:00 – 00:02:46
Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons: 3rd movement (Summer)
Accademia Ziliniana
Pazdera Jindrich, violin

00:02:46 – 00:08:01
Mikhail Glinka
Ruslan and Lyudmila: Overture
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

00:08:01 – 00:15:27
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 8: 4th movement
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:15:27 – 00:26:08
Hector Berlioz
Benvenuto Cellini: Overture
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

00:26:08 – 00:27:17
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: Russian Dance
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

00:27:17 – 00:30:48
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Horn Concerto No. 4: 3rd movement
Capella Istropolitana
Milos Stevove, horn
Jozef Kopelman, conductor

00:30:48 – 00:40:27
Antonin Dvorak
Carnival Overture
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

00:40:27 – 00:43:17
Ottorino Respighi
Pines of Rome: The Pines of the Villa Borghese
Oregon Symphony
David Bamonte, trumpet
James DePreist, conductor

00:43:17 – 00:46:25
Johann Strauss
Radetzky March
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

00:46:25 – 00:52:12
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 1: 4th movement
Zagreb Philharmonic
Richard Edlinger, conductor

00:52:12 – 00:53:30
Modest Mussorgsky
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Nazareth, conductor

00:53:30 – 00:55:50
Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King
CSSR State Philharmonic Orchestra
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor

00:55:50 – 01:03:34
Gioacchino Rossini
The Barber of Seville: Overture
Zagreb Festival Orchestra
Michael Halasz, conductor

01:03:34 – 01:09:30
Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 5: 4th movement
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Halasz, conductor

01:09:30 – 01:15:16
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
Onix Chamber Orchestra

01:15:16 – 01:16:33
Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird: Firebird Variation
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Rahbari, conductor

01:16:33 – 01: 18:53
Georges Bizet
Carmen Suite No. 1: Les Toreadors
Philharmonia Cassovia
Alfred Walter, conductor

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]]>curated playlist energyMarch: Classical music to keep you marching through your dayhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-march?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-marchMon, 03 Apr 2023 13:55:02 -0500

March to the classic tunes of this exciting playlist. Perfect for walks, celebrations, or parades!

Playlist:

00:00
Johann Strauss
Radetzky March
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

03:08
Edward Elgar
5 Military Marches: No. 2
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Adrian Leaper, conductor

07:48
John Philip Sousa
The Liberty Bell
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Keith Brion, conductor

11:29
Sergei Prokofiev
The Love for 3 Oranges: March
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

13:01
Peter Tchaikovsky
Slavonic March
Philharmonia Cassovia
Johannes Wildner, conductor

22:08
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mlada: Procession of the Nobles
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Donald Johanos, conductor

27:14
Emmanuel Chabrier
Joyeuse Marche
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

30:53
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Persian March
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava
Ondrej Lenard, conductor

32:51
Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique: March to the Scaffold
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Pinchas Steinberg, conductor

37:44
Alexander Glazunov
Triumphal March
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Kenneth Schermerhorn, conductor

46:05
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker: March
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

48:38
Hector Berlioz
The Damnation of Faust: Hungarian March
Polish State Philharmonic Orchestra, Katowice
Kenneth Jean, conductor

52:55
Edvard Grieg
Sigurd Jorsalfar: Homage March
CSSR State Philharmonic Orchestra
Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor

1:03:38
Leo Delibes
Sylvia: Procession of Bacchus
Philharmonia Cassovia
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor

1:09:47
Giuseppe Verdi
Aida: Triumphal March
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard

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]]>curated playlist marchPlayful: Upbeat classical music to brighten your day https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-playful?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-playfulMon, 03 Apr 2023 13:47:30 -0500

Enjoy a playful playlist of classical music.

Playlist:

00:00:00
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Flute Concerto No. 1: 3rd movement
Martin Sieghart, conductor
Capella Istropolitana
Herbert Weissberg, flute

00:07:42
Sergei Prokofiev
The Love for 3 Oranges Suite: March
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice

00:09:15
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Musical Joke 257
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:12:22
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 16
Laszlo Baranyay, piano

00:24:50
Frederic Chopin
Minute Waltz
Eva Sukova, piano

00:26:27
Emmanuel Chabrier
España
Antonio de Almeida, conductor
Moscow Symphony Orchestra

00:32:59
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Horn Concerto No. 3: 3rd movement
Jozef Kopelman, conductor
Capella Istropolitana
Milos Stevove, horn

00:36:37
Johann Strauss, Jr. & Josef Strauss
Pizzicato Polka
Ondrej Lenard, conductor
CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava

00:39:10
Georges Bizet
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: Minuet
Alfred Walter, conductor
Philharmonia Cassovia

00:42:09
Franz Schubert
Piano quintet: die forelle
Bamberg piano quintet

00:50:07
Emil Sjogren
Portrait of Donnie, my little dog
Lars Roos, piano

00:51:45
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto for Two Trumpets: 1st movement
New York Chamber Symphony
Gerard Schwarz, trumpet
Norman Smith, trumpet

00:54:45
Franz Joseph Haydn
Piano Concerto: 1st movement
Gerard Schwarz, conductor
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Carol Rosenberger, piano

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]]>curated playlist playfulSpanish Spectacular: Lively classical music inspired by Spainhttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-spanish?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-spanishMon, 03 Apr 2023 13:42:23 -0500

Transport yourself to the Iberian Peninsula with this vivacious and evocative playlist of classical music inspired by all things Spain.

Playlist:

00:00
Emmanuel Chabrier
España
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

06:27
Jules Massenet
Le Cid: VII. Navarraise
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida, conductor

10:04
Georges Bizet
Carmen Suite No. 2: II. Habanera
Philharmonia Cassovia
Alfred Walter, conductor

12:04
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Capriccio Espagnol
Philharmonia Cassovia
Robert Stankovsky

28:27
Mikhail Glinka
Capriccio brillante on the Jota aragonesa, "First Spanish Overture"
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida

37:33
Joaquin Rodrigo
Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice
Peter Breiner, conductor

48:27
Isaac Albeniz
Iberia, Book I: III. Triana (arr. E.F. Arbos)
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Jean, conductor

53:35
Manuel de Falla
The Three-Cornered Hat: Dance of the Miller's Wife
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Jean, conductor

56:12
Maurice Ravel
Piece in the form of an Habanera (arr. Nora Mercz)
Janos Balint, flute
Nora Mercz, harp

58:49
Enrique Granados
12 Danzas Españolas: VI. Jota
Slovak State Philharmonic, Kosice
Peter Breiner, conductor

1:04:33
Claude Debussy
Images for Orchestra: II. Iberia
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Rahbari, conductor

1:26:12
Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Antonio de Almeida

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]]>curated playlist spanishThe Spirit of Summer: Classical music for the brightest of seasonshttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-summer?apphttps://www.yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/03/curated-playlist-summerMon, 03 Apr 2023 13:31:27 -0500

Keep the spirit of summer alive with a playlist of beautiful and uplifting classical music.

Playlist:

00:00
Agathe Backer Grøndahl
Fantasy Pieces: Summer Song
Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Bjarne Engeset, conductor

02:17
Edward Elgar
May Song
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
James Judd, conductor

06:17
Enrique Granados
Cuentos de la juventud: Canción de Mayo (May Song)
Douglas Riva, piano

09:12
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger
Frosoblomster: I. Sommersang (Summer Song)
Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra
Michail Jurowski, conductor

11:30
Edward MacDowell
New England Idyls: II. Mid-summer
James Barbagallo, piano

12:43
Paul Gilson
Melodies Ecossaises: Sweet May Morning
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Frederic Devreese, conductor

15:54
Claude Debussy
Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune (Moonlight)
Zsuzsa Kollar, piano

20:48
Frederick Delius
3 Small Tone Poems: No. 1 - Summer Evening
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
David Lloyd-Jones, conductor

26:58
Felix Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words: No. 25 "May Breezes"
Daniela Ruso, piano

30:12
Edward German
The Seasons: Summer
RTE Concert Orchestra
Andrew Penny, conductor

37:04
Peter Tchaikovsky
The Seasons: May Nights
Ilona Prunyi, piano

40:53
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
May Night: Overture
Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Igor Golovchin, conductor

51:02
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book 10: II. Sommeraften (Summer's Eve)
Martin Lapsansky, piano

53:23
Edward German
Romeo and Juliet: Nocturne
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Adrian Leaper, conductor

58:14
Robert Schumann
Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood): Träumerei (Dreaming)
Ethella Chuprik, piano

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