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Chopin - Waltz Opus 69 No.2 in B minor (full length) - The minor key of this waltz gives the piece a melancholic, almost sad feel. The soloist plays at a medium tempo without straying too far from the initial melody, then a more optimistic section lifts the gloom before it returns to melancholy to finish.. Classical, Chopin. 128 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Waltz Opus 70 No.1 in G flat major (full length) - Dancing melodies bounce and sparkle in this glorious waltz for piano. A calmer section allows you to get your breath back before reverting to its sprightly and up-tempo feeling.. Classical, Chopin. 139 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Debussy - Arabesque No.1 (L.66 number 1) (full length) - A beautiful, flowing introduction leads us into a magical fantasy. Sweet and tender, this is the first of Debussy's 'Deux Arabesques'. Written in E major and played at a slow tempo it gives a regal, emotional tone. Widely used in popular culture such as in TV themes and advertising. It has also been sampled by Alicia Keys and used in the video game 'Final Fantasy V'.. Classical, Debussy. 111 BPM. Claude Debussy, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Grieg - Arietta Opus 12 No.1 (full length) - Delicate and tender, this beautiful track conveys a longing hopefulness with a slight melancholic tinge. Slow and graceful, this was the very first work in the 'Lyric Pieces' first book by Grieg who regarded it as one of his finest melodies.. Classical, Piano. 159 BPM. Edvard Grieg, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Iradier - La Paloma (full length) - A solo guitar piece with hugely Hispanic and Latin overtones. This habanera, (or dance of Havana), has a wonderful swaying theme which transports you to exotic places and bars. Great for travel sequences.. Classical, Guitar. 116 BPM. Sebastian Iradier, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Bach - Bourree in E minor BWV 996 (full length) - A typical baroque style piece. This was originally written by J.S.Bach as one of the movements in a suite composed for the lute. Popular with classical guitarists, it has a very rhythmical, almost march-like feel.. Classical, Bach. 131 BPM. Johann Sebastian Bach, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Bach - Prelude No.1 in C Major BWV 846 (full length) - Light and calm, this is a wonderful track for tender moments, romance, weddings, sentimental nostalgia and background music .This familiar piano solo by J.S.Bach is from the first book of 'The Well Tempered Clavier'. . Classical, Bach. 138 BPM. Johann Sebastian Bach, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Carcassi - Etude Opus 60 No. 18 (full length) - A classical guitar study by Italian composer Matteo Carcassi. Sprightly and sparkling, this delightful piece is great to convey playful scenes. Has a hint of nobility and grandeur about it. . Classical, Guitar. 81 BPM. Matteo Carcassi, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Carulli - Andantino in G major (full length) - Short and sweet, this uplifting and delicate solo classical guitar piece is beautifully light and melodic. Airy and graceful, it is the perfect track for romantic encounters and serenading your loved one. . Classical, Guitar. 112 BPM. Ferdinando Carulli, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Ballade No.1 Opus 23 in G minor (full length) - An emotional and complex piano solo which is alleged to be Chopin's attempt to reflect his unhappiness in Vienna. It has been widely used in films, (such as 'The Pianist'), and even in video games, 'Fallout 4').. Classical, Chopin. 92 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Grand Valse Brilliante Opus 18 in E flat major (full length) - Bristling with energy, this lively waltz for solo piano surges with huge confidence and presence. Requires great skill from the performer to keep up with the pace. Regarded by some as the first of Chopin's waltzes to be published. . Classical, Chopin. 76 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Nocturne Opus 9 No.1 in B flat minor (full length) - A piano solo that starts peacefully and delicately before rising to an emotional crescendo, then dropping back to a serene finish. An atmospheric piece that showcases Chopin's mastery of the piano.. Classical, Chopin. 123 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Nocturne Opus 15 No.2 in F sharp major (full length) - A tender start to this lovely piano solo. The middle section rises with increasing emotion before settling down with the piece ending very much as it had started in a calm and peaceful way.. Classical, Chopin. 89 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Debussy - Arabesque No.2 (L.66 number 2) (full length) - The second of Debussy's Arabesques is faster, brighter and more lively. Although the two works are usually put in the '20th Century' classical music period, they are now being increasingly seen as a separate impressionistic style popular with European composers.. Classical, Debussy. 103 BPM. Claude Debussy, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Debussy - Clair de Lune (full length) - Instantly recognisable, this beautiful work by Debussy is calm and soothing yet is intensely emotional in places. French for 'moonlight', this track is relaxing, reflective and simply delightful.. Classical, Debussy. 100 BPM. Claude Debussy, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Dvorak - Humoresque Opus 101 No.7 in G flat major (full length) - Popular and amusing, this piano solo by Dvorak is the most famous of his '8 Humoresques'. A loose and flowing track which has been used in many humorous settings. Great for conveying a little comical, witty or satirical feeling. . Classical, Dvorak. 74 BPM. Antonin Dvorak, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Mussorgsky - Pictures At An Exhibition – 1st Promenade in B flat major (full length) - Bold and distinctive piano melodies and chords ring out with regal and noble fashion. This is the first promenade in the suite, 'Pictures at an Exhibition', which depicts a tour around an art gallery or collection.. Classical, Piano. 111 BPM. Modest Mussorgsky, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Satie - Gymnopedie No.3 (full length) - Slow and grave, ('Lent et grave'), the third Gymnopedie is perhaps the most heartbreaking. The whole ambience is punctuated by mournful melodies that have become so popular in modern productions.. Classical, Piano. 94 BPM. Erik Satie, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Tarrega - Gran Vals (full length) - Joyous upbeat waltz for solo classical guitar written around 90 years before a few bars of it became the most popular ringtone in history when used by Nokia in the 1990s. A classic that has become a digital classic!. Classical, Guitar. 86 BPM. Francisco Tarrega, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Tarrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra (full length) - An advanced tremolo technique is required to perform this complex and well known guitar piece. 'Memories of the Alhambra', transports you to a different place and has been used in productions such as the film, 'The Killing Fields', the American TV show, 'The Sopranos' and the British TV show, 'Out of Town'. . Classical, Guitar. 151 BPM. Francisco Tarrega, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Albeniz - Asturias (Leyenda) (full length) - Brooding and oozing passion, this cross between Spanish flamenco and classical styles is one of the most famous solo guitar pieces. Popular and dramatic, it was in fact originally written for the piano.. Classical, Guitar. 116 BPM. Isaac Albeniz, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.14, Opus 27 No.2 (Moonlight Sonata) - 1st movement (full length) - The first movement of this instantly recognisable piano sonata starts off quietly to set a calm, delicate and slightly melancholic tone. As the emotions rise and fall, the intensity swells and diminishes gracefully.. Classical, Beethoven. 170 BPM. Ludwig van Beethoven, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.14, Opus 27 No.2 (Moonlight Sonata) - 2nd movement (full length) - The second movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is a contrast to the first movement. This movement is positive, playful and joyful but yet subdued. Lovely light melodies allow the piece to flow along nicely.. Classical, Beethoven. 95 BPM. Ludwig van Beethoven, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.14, Opus 27 No.2 (Moonlight Sonata) - 3rd movement (full length) - A fast, dramatic and energetic end to the famous Moonlight Sonata. The third movement moves along at a great pace, (presto agitato - which means fast, in a hurry and agitated). The pianist gives a fantastic rendition of this high tempo work. . Classical, Beethoven. 156 BPM. Ludwig van Beethoven, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Etude Opus 10, No.3 (Tritesse) (full length) - A serene start with beautiful melodies produces a sentimental and loving atmosphere. This contrasts with the more upbeat, almost dance-like passage which in turns into a dramatic, powerful and forceful section before returning to a calm ending. Used widely in advertising and film and TV productions.. Classical, Chopin. 107 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Prelude Opus 28 No.4 in E minor (Suffocation) (full length) - Sad and devoid of hope, this Chopin composition was played at his own funeral. It has been popular in recent film and TV productions including 'The Pianist' and 'The West Wing'. . Classical, Chopin. 135 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Prelude Opus 28 No.20 in C minor (Funeral March) (full length) - This Chopin prelude has the nickname, 'Funeral March', although it isn't the tune we associate with his piano sonata No.2 third movement. However; this is strident and morose with its block chords in a minor key.. Classical, Chopin. 67 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Chopin - Prelude Opus 28 No.20 in C minor (Funeral March) (Quiet Ending) (full length) - The pianist decided to perform a quieter ending to this Chopin prelude. It has the nickname, 'Funeral March', although it isn't the tune we associate with his piano sonata No.2 third movement. However; this is strident and morose with its block chords in a minor key.. Classical, Chopin. 110 BPM. Frederic Chopin, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Granados - Dedicatoria (from Cuentos de la juventud Opus.1) (full length) - Light, delicate and playful this was originally written for piano and has since become very popular with guitarists. Very much in a Spanish style it reflects on childhood with love and affection. . Classical, Piano. 92 BPM. Enrique Granados, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media

Liszt - Liebestraum No.1 (S.541 number 1) (full length) - The first of Liszt's Liebestraums, (Dreams of love), is a delicate and tender piece. Always light and very spacious it sets the tone for the three works as a whole. Wonderful for romantic segments, weddings and nostalgic memories.. Classical, Piano. 97 BPM. Franz Liszt, No-PRO. Library: Classical Music for Media