<p>What's your favorite piece of what's to be considered classical music?</p>
<p>I'd say Beethoven's Ode to Joy.. but especially sung in Latin as the anthem of the European Union.</p>
<p>Also, Dvorak's New World Symphony.</p>
<p>tlaktan, do you play in any groups in LA?</p>
<p>I also love New World. 2 days ago, I performed the English Horn solo in Largo. </p>
<p>Mahler 1 is growing on me, and I love anything Bach (the greatest composer of all time in my mind). </p>
<p>Pictures at an Exhibition (Ravel's orchestration) is a fantastic piece of classical music.</p>
<p>Any suggestions for someone interested in starting to listen to classical?</p>
<p>In my opinion, going from oldest to most recent will give you a great timeline of classical music if you are just starting to listen to it.</p>
<p>Start with Bach, Handel and Vivaldi, progress to Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn, move to the romantics such as Mussorgksy, Tchaikovsky and Ravel and some more modern composers like Shostakovich, Stravinsky and really modern composers like Corgliano.</p>
<p>If I had to recommend pieces:
Bach- Anything
Handel- Messiah
Vivaldi- Violin Concerto (Spring from the four seasons)
Mozart- 6th Symphony
Beethoven- 2nd Symphony
Mussorgsky- Pictures at an Exhibition (either piano only or full orchestra)
Tchaikovsky- Romeo and Juliet overture or 6th Symphony
Ravel- Not a composer I know much about, but some of his short concertos are nice.
Shostakovich- 5th Symphony
Stravinsky- Rite of Spring
Corgliano- Promenade Overture</p>
<p>That should get you started.</p>
<p>I'm also starting to listen to Classical - thanks for posting that list jaug. But even as a new listener, Four Seasons and Ode to Joy are damn good!</p>
<p>brahms... violin concerto op. 77... listen to the third mvt. HAS TO BE HEIFETZ... his speed is unbelievable</p>
<p>Gustav Holst - Mars: Bringer of War.</p>
<p>Felix Mendelssohn-Octet in E flat Major</p>
<p>Though I know nothing about music.</p>
<p>Grieg -- Hall of the mountain king</p>
<p>Also, Dvorak's New World Symphony</p>
<p>I just played this piece with the symphny! And yes, it was a wonderful piece. The first and last movements were so fun to play.</p>
<p>Favorite piece: Daphnes and Chloe by Ravel</p>
<p>I know nothing about classical music but I love the Ode to Joy and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik :)</p>
<p>I can't play a musical instrument, but I do attend the LA Phil and other classical events in Los Angeles. The music is serene and beautiful, and something that cannot be missed!</p>
<p>whoever said "Gustav Holst - Mars: Bringer of War," Jupiter is awesome too (sounds better, but not as cool)</p>
<p>Pictures at exhibition is good...i like rimsky korsakov as well (the capprico espanol or whatever or the russian eastern overture)</p>
<p>Ravel's Bolero
Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture
Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor</p>
<p>I fell in love with Bach's Double Violin Concerto when I played it in 7th grade. I'd say its definitely one of my favorites, if not my most favorite one :).</p>
<p>definitely has to be Canon in D. just i duno..awesome song. i can hear it a 100 times and still not get bored</p>
<p>Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D.</p>
<p>soccergirl... one of my favorites, especially the theme with the chord intro...</p>
<p>My favorite: *Traumerei<a href="AKA%20%5Bi%5DReverie%5B/i%5D%20or%20%5Bi%5DDreaming%5B/i%5D">/i</a> by Schumann. :)</p>
<p>Right now?</p>
<p>Tchaikovsky's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra number 1 in b flat minor, movement 1: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso</p>
<p>Also, Holst's "The Planets"</p>