Search results for: “slow music”

  • Domenico Scarlatti – Sonata in G Major, K. 455

    Domenico Scarlatti – Sonata in G Major, K. 455

    Pianist Vladimir Horowitz debunked the misconception that Domenico Scarlatti’s music is mostly fast and light. In Scarlatti’s set of 555 sonatas, more are slow, poetic and nostalgic in the Bel…

  • Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D Major, 4th Movement – Adagio

    Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D Major, 4th Movement – Adagio

    Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 is his final completed symphony, written between 1908 and 1909. It consists of four movements, with the first and last being slow instead of fast….

  • Asturias, Op. 232, No. 1 by Isaac Albéniz, Performed by Emre Sabuncuoglu

    Asturias, Op. 232, No. 1 by Isaac Albéniz, Performed by Emre Sabuncuoglu

    …as sheet music and tabs on their website. For more great pieces and tutorials, subscribe to their YouTube channel or explore their online lesson program with slow walkthrough videos. A…

  • Bartok Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta – Played by RIAS Symphony Orchestra

    Bartok Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta – Played by RIAS Symphony Orchestra

    Bartok’s “Music For Strings, Percussion & Celesta” is a slow, dark masterpiece based on the fugue. The RIAS Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bartok’s student Ferenc Fricsay, delivers an incredible performance….

  • Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Chiedi all’Aura Lusinghiera

    Gaetano Donizetti – L’elisir d’Amore – Chiedi all’Aura Lusinghiera

    …do we get close to the traditional love scene. The first duet is unconventional, skipping the central andante and diving into an impassioned but slow-moving stretta. The music is touching….

  • Sergei Prokofiev

    Sergei Prokofiev

    Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer and pianist, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Lauded for his eclectic compositions that stretched across various genres, Prokofiev’s musical prowess…

  • Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician

    Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician

    …an element of uncertainty to the profession, making the future of classical music a topic of heated debate and concern among musicians and music lovers alike. Despite the hardships and…

  • Edvard Grieg

    Edvard Grieg

    Edvard Hagerup Grieg, a name that reverberates through the halls of music history, is renowned for his instrumental role in shaping Norway’s musical identity. Born into a lineage of Scottish…

  • George Gershwin

    George Gershwin

    …numbers and poignant ballads quickly became a hallmark of the “Gershwin style.” Jazz and Classical Music: 1924-1928 Gershwin’s love for jazz and classical music was evident in his compositions. The…

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Ralph Vaughan Williams

    …His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores. Vaughan Williams was deeply influenced by English folk music and the English…

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Antonio Vivaldi

    …his activities but did not deter his passion for music. Despite his health challenges, Antonio learned the violin, composing music, and partaking in musical activities with fervor. Journey to Priesthood…

  • Classical Music for Funerals

    Classical Music for Funerals

    In times of mourning and grief, music can be a solace, a source of comfort and a means to honor loved ones who have passed away. Classical music, with its…