CLASSICAL FAVOURITES

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LC 24999 : 2019-08-17

Ten of the best and most recognisable classical pieces from composers such as Handel, Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Holst. Jubilant, regal and classy.

the arrival of the queen of sheba

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A late baroque fanfare depicting Queen Sheba entering Solomon's temple. Majestic and noble, with lyrical oboes and busy strings. The piece featured in the opening ceremony at the London Olympics in 2012. Written by George Frideric Handel. 118 bpm (Bbmaj)
ombra mai fu a

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A gentle, lyrical and poignant baroque piece for solo voice, strings and continuo. Written by George Frideric Handel. 54 bpm (Emaj)
pizzicati a

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A humorous and fun piece featuring pizzicato strings and woodwinds. From the ballet Sylvia by Leo Delibes. 67 bpm (Emaj)
habanera a

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The Cuban influenced rhythms and harmonies imbue this piece with Latin drama and intrigue. Originally from the opera Carmen written by Georges Bizet. 63 bpm (Dmin)
dance of the hours a

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A light and humorous classical piece with dancing strings and woodwinds. Originally from the opera La Gioconda written by Amilcare Ponchielli. 63 bpm (Emaj)
dance of the sugar plum fairy a

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Famous ballet piece from the Nutcracker featuring sparkling celeste with pizzicato strings and light woodwinds. Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 112 bpm (Emin)
nimrod

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Stirring and heartfelt piece, slowly growing to an epic and powerful climax. Part of the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar. 35 bpm (Ebmaj)
jupiter

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Powerful and uplifting anthemic piece, with soaring strings and brass. Part of The Planets suite by Gustav Holst. 60 bpm (Ebmaj)
gymnopedie no a

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Gentle and understated solo piano theme. Reflective and questioning. Written by Erik Satie. 76 bpm (Gmaj)