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Classical | 20th Century (period: 1900 - 2000)

20th century classical music was extremely varied and thus there was no dominant style. However, a salient feature in classical music during this period was the increased use of dissonance. Because of this, the 20th century is sometimes called the "Dissonant Period" of classical music, because much of its music was a reaction to, or against, the common practice period, which emphasized consonance. The International Paris Exposition celebrating the centennial of the French Revolution in 1889 is referred to by one writer as the watershed transitional moment from consonance to dissonance.

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PINES JANICULUM [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

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

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE (by Ideascapes Music )

Classic graduation march, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Edward Elgar

INDUSTRY 3:04 (by The Music Bakery )

Up-Tempo: The classic industrial sound of big orchestrations for corporate image, news, global events, and business in general. Classical Music, 20th Century

SAD ORCHESTRA (by Dan Radlauer ) Composed: 2003

Slow, Sad Orchestra, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

PIANO CONCERTO #2 IN CMIN OP 18, 2ND MOVEMENT (by Darren W. Chamberlain )

2nd movement, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Sergei Rachmaninoff

COUNTRY SUNRISE (by Resonance Array ) Composed: 2007

Strings, oboe, clarinet, french horns, harp & glock make for a heart warming, downhome, apple pie feeling. Orchestral, Classical. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

GLORY OF ACTING (by Dewey Dellay ) Composed: 2005

Piano and orchestra upbeat, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

THE OLD FRONTIER (by Simon Wolfe ) Composed: 2005

Cinematic/soundtrack classical ('Dances with Wolves' style soundscape) vast open spaces, historical and legendary, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

FANTASY (ORCHESTRAL WITH DARK CHOIR) (by Dynamedion GbR ) Composed: 2005

Sounds like Danny Elfman, beautiful dark orchestral ensemble, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, 20th Century

JANACEK: SINFONIETTA (by Bartok Music )

full orchestra, brass, Classical Music, 20th Century, Leos Janacek

ECSTATIC RELATIONS (by Dewey Dellay ) Composed: 2005

Majestic Orchestral, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

SATURN (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) (by Apollo Symphony Orchestra )

Saturn - the bringer of old age - from The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst. Slow and stately. Opus 32. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

SLOT MACHINE TANGO FEATURING TAD (by David Harper ) Composed: 2009

Hysterically funny 30 second short for the gaming industry. Set to a tango, Tad (old man) rambles on about how much he loves slot machines. Ideal for any age audience, but the younger gaming crowd absolutely loves this spot. This is such a favorite that Tad will surely do many more in the future, Spoken Word, Classical Music, 20th Century

OLYMPIC BRASS (by Dan Radlauer ) Composed: 2003

Olympic Brass, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

PIANO CONCERTO 3 IN DMIN OP30 ALLEGRO MA NON TANTO (by Darren W. Chamberlain )

1. Allegro ma non tanto, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Sergei Rachmaninoff

MERCURY (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) (by Apollo Symphony Orchestra )

Mercury - the winged messenger - from The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst. Lively and flighty. Opus 32. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

DEBUSSY: CLAIR DE LUNE (by Bartok Music )

flute & piano, Classical Music, 20th Century, Claude Debussy

MARS (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) [HOLST] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1916

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, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

THE DAWN (by A.J ) Composed: 2006

Pompous beginning, a la John Williams. Big blockbuster opening or movie credits, trailer, fanfare, exciting and brave corporate video, website or promotional advert. Heroic, determined, energetic and triumphant! Gladiators enter the arena, soldiers return home from war. Celebratory and majestic. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

SMALL TRIUMPH (by Dewey Dellay ) Composed: 2004

Quiet majestic theme, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

PINES AT THE VILLA BORGHESE (by Apollo Symphony Orchestra )

This is the 1st movement in Respighi's Pines of Rome work. Light and playful with more serious sections too. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

CIRCENSES FESTIVAL (by Apollo Symphony Orchestra )

Striking and bold brass and strings throughout with deep percussion adding to the anger. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

J.C. ANGERING (by Dewey Dellay )

intro of dark monk tones then angry pounding theme, deliberate, mad, violent, mean, menacing, that goes back to the monk tones at end, Classical Music, 20th Century

JOURNEY TO NEVERLAND (ORCHESTRAL) (by Dynamedion GbR ) Composed: 2005

Classical style orchestra, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

L'APRES MIDI D'UN FAUNE [DEBUSSY] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1894

This composition is one of Debussy's most famous works and is considered a turning point in the history of music. Flute of the Fawn, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Claude Debussy

PROUD SYMPHONIC (by Dan Radlauer ) Composed: 2003

Contemporary Classical, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

DEADLINE--PIANO WITH ORCHESTRA (by Dewey Dellay ) Composed: 2005

Piano with orchestra, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

SPEECH (STRINGS BUILDING) (by Dewey Dellay )

Proud triumphant build, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century

SATURN (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) [HOLST] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1917

Saturn--The Bringer of Old Age. Serene and deliberate with plodding, steadhy gait, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE MARCH NO. 5 [ELGAR] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1930

The final Pomp and Circumstance march to be completed. Many consider its tune the greatest and subtlest of all, though it never achieved the popularity of No. 1 and 4, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Edward Elgar

NEPTUNE (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) [HOLST] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1916

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

MERCURY (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) [HOLST] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1916

From the Planets. Mercury is light and scherzando. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

YOUNG PRINCE AND PRINCESS [RIMSKY KORSAKOV] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

Dramatic and touching orchestral from Scheherezade, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

FESTIVALS OCTOBER [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1928

The October festival in Roman Castelli, covered with hunting echoes, songs of love and a romantic serenade. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

FOUNTAIN TREVI [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

This piece conveys the imposing Trevi Fountain at noon, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

REQUIEM - AGNUS DEI [FAURE] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

The beautiful Agnus Dei from Gabriel Faure's requiem, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gabriel Faure

THE BIRDS IL CUCU [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

Inspired by a harpsichord toccata this piece suggests a welcome to Spring and a witty touch of the little bird. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

THE BIRDS SUITE LA COLUMBA [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

The second of 5 movements in the Birds Suite, this serene work represents the Dove. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

FOUNTAIN VALLE GIULIA [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1920

Depicting the Fountain of the Valle Giulia at dawn in Rome, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

MARCH OF THE TROLLS [GRIEG] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

Full orchestral work, colorful, imaginative, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Edvard Grieg

THE BIRDS SUITE (LA GALLINA) [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1920

The 5th of 5 movements in the Birds Suite. A flute signifies the Cuckoo call. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

PINES OF THE VILLA BORGHESE [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1924

Fast and frenetic with soaring brass and piano setting the scene of the Borghese gardens. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

SICILIANA [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1920

This piece begins and ends peacefully and has a bold, dynamic middle section. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

URANUS (FROM THE PLANETS SUITE) [HOLST] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1915

Sweeping orchestral work from The Planets, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gustav Holst

REQUIEM - INTROIT AND KYRIE [FAURE] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1877

The first movement of Faure's Requiem, it stands for Lord have mercy as opening in prayer, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, 20th Century, Gabriel Faure

FOUNTAIN TRITON [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1920

From Respighi's famous Fountains of Rome. Loud and chaotic becoming soft and playful, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

FOUNTAIN VILLA MEDICI [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1916

The fountain opposite Villa Medici, made of 2 Roman basins. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

ITALIANA [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1932

Italiana from Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

PASSACAGLIA [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra ) Composed: 1916

Strong orchestral in a controversial take on Bachs Passacaglia, Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

PINES NEAR A CATACOMB [RESPIGHI] (by RFCM Symphony Orchestra )

Second movement in Respighi's Pines of Rome work. Solemn at the start ending with a more dynamic section. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Ottorino Respighi

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