One of the most familiar and famous of all symphony openings. Sonata form using sequences to expand theme with the movement ending in massive Coda. Beethoven's 5th symphony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Ludwig van Beethoven
Based on a Witches Sabbath, this work had a tortuous history before being arranged by Rimsky-Korsakov into a "musical picture" Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Modest Mussorgsky
This piece was made famous by its inclusion in The 1940 Walt Disney film, Fantasia, in which Mickey Mouse played the role of the apprentice. Familiar work that is strong, dynamic and rousing, Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Paul Dukas
Called "the most ferocious piece of music in existence" it evokes a battle scene of immense proportions and blatant dissonance. Easily Holsts most famous piece. Instrumental, Classical Music, Modern Period, Gustav Holst