The 50 Greatest Pieces of Classical Music
London Philharmonic Orchestra · 2009
262 min · 50 tracks · classical
An orchestral journey through timeless classics, evoking grandeur and deep emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- orchestral grandeur for focus
- dynamic shifts in emotion
- for reflective afternoons
- epic moments for celebration
- timeless classics for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, this compilation album by the London Philharmonic Orchestra showcases their ability to present classical music in an accessible format for contemporary audiences. At this point, the orchestra had established a reputation for high-quality recordings and performances, making them a key player in the revival of interest in classical music during the early 21st century.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean Sibelius· Hector Berlioz· musicAeterna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Carmina Burana: O Fortuna 2:42
- 2 Orchestral Suite no. 3: Air 4:14
- 3 Peer Gynt: Morning Mood 3:44
- 4 Symphony no. 5: Allegro con brio 7:28
- 5 Nocturne no. 2 4:53
- 6 Canon 3:30
- 7 Adagio for Strings 8:22
- 8 The Four Seasons, “Spring”: Allegro 3:12
- 9 Ride of the Valkyries 5:11
- 10 Clair de lune 5:13
- 11 Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves 4:59
- 12 The Planets: Jupiter 7:45
- 13 Symphony no. 9 “From the New World”: Largo 12:49
Disc 2
- 1 Brandenburg Concerto no. 3: Allegro 5:44
- 2 Piano Concerto no. 21: Andante 7:18
- 3 Hungarian Dance no. 5 2:38
- 4 Thaïs: Meditation 5:01
- 5 Pomp and Circumstance: March no. 1 5:45
- 6 Requiem Mass: Lacrimosa 2:49
- 7 The Beautiful Blue Danube 5:51
- 8 Für Elise 3:16
- 9 Carmen Suite: Habanera 2:12
- 10 Swan Lake Suite: Scene 3:01
- 11 Gymnopedie no. 1 3:40
- 12 Symphony no. 9 “Choral”: Ode to Joy 2:32
Disc 3
- 1 The Barber of Seville: Overture 6:58
- 2 Ave Maria (after J.S. Bach) 2:34
- 3 Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King 2:43
- 4 Moonlight Sonata: Adagio sostenuto 5:36
- 5 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro 5:51
- 6 Adagio in G minor, Albinoni’s Adagio 8:32
- 7 Finlandia 8:01
- 8 String Quintet: Minuet 3:48
- 9 Symphony no. 40: Allegro molto 7:02
- 10 Cavatina 3:59
- 11 Slavonic Dance no. 2 5:35
- 12 Messa de Requiem: Dies irae – Tuba mirum 3:54
- 13 Symphony no. 5: Adagietto 10:49
Disc 4
- 1 Má Vlast: Vltava 11:26
- 2 Pavane 5:07
- 3 Double Violin Concerto: Vivace 3:38
- 4 The Tales of Hoffman: Barcarolle 3:33
- 5 The Magic Flute: Overture 6:24
- 6 Piano Sonata no. 11: Rondo Alla Turca 3:25
- 7 L’arlesienne Suite no. 1: Prelude 6:53
- 8 Christmas Concerto: Allegro 2:27
- 9 Radetzky March 3:05
- 10 Vocalise 5:50
- 11 Egmont Overture 7:57
- 12 Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus 3:32
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