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J.S. Bach - Prelude 1 in C Major BWV 846 (Ave Maria)

An evoking piece composed to illustrate the four seasons through its complexity of distinguished textures, unique notes and intriguing moments. Loose yourself in the midst of Vivaldi's most iconic and praised musical piece. 

The Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi

Beethoven's fifth symphony is regarded as one of the most renowned symphonies in the entirety of classical music. Its consistently recurring and exceedingly iconic introductory tune, allows it to link the symphony's four movements together into the innovative, complex and emotionally arousing piece that it is universally acclaimed for. It is the perfect classical track to indulge into at any deserving moment. 

Symphony No. 5 - Beethoven

A sonorous and romantic nocturne delivered through its graceful melody. Composed by the highly - esteemed piano virtuoso Frédéric Chopin, this nocturne is one edition among three and is widely regarded as the composer's most iconic piece. Noted for its sentimentality and tenderness, the nocturne is constructed upon a riveting flow of sequenced eighth notes in the form of arpeggios.

Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 - Chopin

"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" is a famous musical composition for the organ. Composed by the Baroque maestro Bach, the piece is regarded as being the virtuoso's signature. Renowned for its regal and majestic resonance, dramatic command and titular opening motif, this piece  reveals the mastery of the performer's "touch" upon the organ's keys through its poignant and swiftly paced arpeggios. In western culture, the piece has developed an association with horror movies.

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 - Bach

One of my personal favourites within the entirety of classical music. This mathematically calculated composition entails of a common and repetitive ostinato, (an underlying bass line), layered beneath a sonorous "canon", (the distinguished string of violins in rounds). 

This piece is renowned for incorporating its melodious sound into the weaving of 20th century pop songs.

Canon in D Major - Johann Pachelbel

The famous prelude to "Die Walküre" is the "Ride of the Valkyries". As an exceptional piece to unveil an opera about female Norse archetypes with powers to condemn the fate of war soldiers, "Ride of the Valkyries" is revered for its climatic and invigorating nature, deeming it popular and best suited among many films and TV productions.

Ride of the Valkyries from 'Die Walküre' - Richard Wagner

Piano: Zhen Chen
Violin: Shuai Shi
aka. Jade Duo

FAURE, SCHUMANN & BARTÓK Sonatas for Violin and Piano
2016 Global Music Awards Silver Medal Winner
Outstanding Achievement Album
Outstanding Achievement Duo

Recorded April 2014 at Oktaven Audio, New York. 
Label: MSR Classics, CT. 2014

Gabriel Faure Sonata for Violin and Piano No 1, in A Major, Op 13 IV Allegro quasi presto

I'm back with another iconic piece. This 'symphonic poem' composed by Strauss and inspired by philosopher Nietzche's novel of the same name, has since been popularized by Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey'. The piece's introduction, (translating to 'sunrise' in English), is particularly popular.

Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 - Richard Strauss

The 'Waltz of the Flowers' from Tchaikovsky's esteemed ballet 'The Nutcracker', appears towards the end of the second act. Attention can be drawn to the melodious cadenza of the harp, then to the horns that eventually make way into the riveting melody of the strings.

Waltz of the Flowers from 'The Nutcracker' - Tchaikovsky

Beethoven: Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, WoO 59, "Für Elise"

Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni, L'Estate - III. Presto

Wolfgang amadeus mozart - lacrimosa

Valtie Nunn, violin
Manuel López Jorge, piano

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Irina