Often played as a tone poem by itself, has a brooding opening, the sound of spirits marching thru the graveyard. The climactic finale combines the somber Dies Irae meloday with the wild fugue of the Sabbath Round, Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Hector Berlioz
Rousing and well known piece of orchestral music telling the story of Peer, as he sneaks into the Mountain Kings castle and then tries to escape the King after insulting his daughter. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Edvard Grieg
Gnossienne is the name given to several piano pieces by Erik Satie. This piece is a slow, peaceful, moody piano solo. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Erik Satie
The first movement or Feste Romane for large orchestra. The music presents the theme of an ancient contest for gladiators to battle to the death. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi
The 4th movement of what has been called the finest symphony by any composer of any time. Dark, moody, dynamic and thrilling, Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Johannes Brahms
Solo clarinet depicting a nighttime view of the hill of Janiculum. Gentle romantic melody with hushed strings as the cellos take the melody then pass it along to the orchestra. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi
Originally scored for single organ, later scored for full orchestra, and it was this incarnation that became hugely popular. His use of orchestration was very imaginative and colorful. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst
