Classical music is a gorgeous music classification that is extremely broad in definition and has so many interpretations it's almost impossible to list them all, from the minimalists and modernists all the way down to even a form of impressionism. Unfortunately, much of it has died down in popularity, and people often fail to appreciate the beauty of this style. I frequently go to sleep with it, and it gives me the most wonderful dreams imaginable.
A Short little preface, to give you starting posts for your searches or categorizations for your favorites.
Baroque Period
This is generally defined as the time from 1600~1750 (maybe longer), and is marked by the greater complexity of compositions versus previous periods, particularly regarding the mastery of functional tonality. Polyphony was another huge trait from this period.
Famous Baroque Period composers include:
Antonio Vivaldi
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frideric Handel
George Philipp Telemann
Jean-Philippe Rameau
among many others
Classic Period
This is the era that immediately succeeded the Baroque. This is the one who most of you will be familiar with regarding your favorites. Starting from 1750 to around 1830, this period was dictated by a movement away from polyphony toward homophony, and brought us the greatest geniuses ever to grace the Earth musically.
Famous Classical Period composers include:
Mozart
Antonio Salieri
Franz Joseph Haydn
Ludwig van Beethoven (interestingly, he is seem as the master of both the Romantic and Classical Periods, or at least the road that connects the two eras)
Muzio Clementi
Romantic Period
There are many changes during this period, including a trend toward greater evolution in form from earlier periods, and is thought to be one of the most emotional and expressive periods in the art. 1810~1900 is the generally prescribed dating for this period. The idiosyncratic styles began to develop, making it much harder to provide a single classification of the overall type, and experimentation began to grow leading to the modern era.
Famous Romantic Era Composers Include:
Frédéric Chopin
Johann Strauss
Franz Liszt
Richard Wagner
Giuseppe Verdi
Modern Era
This is classified by, essentially most of 20th century work. This is known for the explosion of interpretations of the form, with so many divergent and experimental styles that it'd be nearly impossible to list them all. They include such styles as the Theater of the Absurd and minimalism, repetitive music and even neoclassical forms. Here you will certainly find something for anyone's taste. It's kind of difficult to list many composers that dominate the field during the era due to how wildly different styles are, but I'll just list a few...
Famous Modern Era Composers Include:
Alfred Eric Leslie Satie
Arnold Schoenberg
Maurice Ravel
Philip Glass
Claude Debussy
Some of my Favorite Compositions of all Time
*in no particular order, but are all worth listening. I tried to also list more accessible tracks in here that many will be familiar with already through movies or games, to start a dialogue. I also tried to provide a range of styles to accommodate a lot of tastes, but even my playlist is not so broad to like everything so you'll have to forgive what I don't list... can't have everything.*
1. Alfred Eric Leslie Satie - Gymnopédie No.1
2. Debussy - Arabesque No. 1
3. Schubert - Ave Maria
4. Beethoven, Symphony 7, Allegretto, mvt 2
5. Camille Saint-Saëns - The Aquarium (all fourteen movements are good, but this will be the one people remember)
6. Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings (Bonus Round: Check this music connected to one of the most beautiful bits of scientific video ever... simply sublime... Link)
7. Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
8. Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
9. Tchaikovsky - Piano Trio Op.50
10. Mozart - Lacrimosa (III. Sequentia from Requiem
11. Clément Philibert Léo Delibes - The Flower Duet
12. John Williams - Schindler's List theme
13. Sergei Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2 (sorry couldn't find the video WITHOUT the fucking non-stop pics of Hitler)
14. Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries
15. Antonio Vivaldi - Spring, Four Seasons, Allegro 1
Discuss your favorites, your life experiences with this gorgeous form, and how you prefer to listen!
A Short little preface, to give you starting posts for your searches or categorizations for your favorites.
Baroque Period
This is generally defined as the time from 1600~1750 (maybe longer), and is marked by the greater complexity of compositions versus previous periods, particularly regarding the mastery of functional tonality. Polyphony was another huge trait from this period.
Famous Baroque Period composers include:
Antonio Vivaldi
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frideric Handel
George Philipp Telemann
Jean-Philippe Rameau
among many others
Classic Period
This is the era that immediately succeeded the Baroque. This is the one who most of you will be familiar with regarding your favorites. Starting from 1750 to around 1830, this period was dictated by a movement away from polyphony toward homophony, and brought us the greatest geniuses ever to grace the Earth musically.
Famous Classical Period composers include:
Mozart
Antonio Salieri
Franz Joseph Haydn
Ludwig van Beethoven (interestingly, he is seem as the master of both the Romantic and Classical Periods, or at least the road that connects the two eras)
Muzio Clementi
Romantic Period
There are many changes during this period, including a trend toward greater evolution in form from earlier periods, and is thought to be one of the most emotional and expressive periods in the art. 1810~1900 is the generally prescribed dating for this period. The idiosyncratic styles began to develop, making it much harder to provide a single classification of the overall type, and experimentation began to grow leading to the modern era.
Famous Romantic Era Composers Include:
Frédéric Chopin
Johann Strauss
Franz Liszt
Richard Wagner
Giuseppe Verdi
Modern Era
This is classified by, essentially most of 20th century work. This is known for the explosion of interpretations of the form, with so many divergent and experimental styles that it'd be nearly impossible to list them all. They include such styles as the Theater of the Absurd and minimalism, repetitive music and even neoclassical forms. Here you will certainly find something for anyone's taste. It's kind of difficult to list many composers that dominate the field during the era due to how wildly different styles are, but I'll just list a few...
Famous Modern Era Composers Include:
Alfred Eric Leslie Satie
Arnold Schoenberg
Maurice Ravel
Philip Glass
Claude Debussy
Some of my Favorite Compositions of all Time
*in no particular order, but are all worth listening. I tried to also list more accessible tracks in here that many will be familiar with already through movies or games, to start a dialogue. I also tried to provide a range of styles to accommodate a lot of tastes, but even my playlist is not so broad to like everything so you'll have to forgive what I don't list... can't have everything.*
1. Alfred Eric Leslie Satie - Gymnopédie No.1
2. Debussy - Arabesque No. 1
3. Schubert - Ave Maria
4. Beethoven, Symphony 7, Allegretto, mvt 2
5. Camille Saint-Saëns - The Aquarium (all fourteen movements are good, but this will be the one people remember)
6. Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings (Bonus Round: Check this music connected to one of the most beautiful bits of scientific video ever... simply sublime... Link)
7. Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
8. Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
9. Tchaikovsky - Piano Trio Op.50
10. Mozart - Lacrimosa (III. Sequentia from Requiem
11. Clément Philibert Léo Delibes - The Flower Duet
12. John Williams - Schindler's List theme
13. Sergei Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2 (sorry couldn't find the video WITHOUT the fucking non-stop pics of Hitler)
14. Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries
15. Antonio Vivaldi - Spring, Four Seasons, Allegro 1
Discuss your favorites, your life experiences with this gorgeous form, and how you prefer to listen!
