Der Begriff der Klassik
Klassische Musik ist Kunstmusik, die in den Traditionen der westlichen Kultur, einschließlich liturgischer (religiöser) und weltlicher Musik, erzeugt oder verwurzelt ist. Der Begriff wird auch für den Zeitraum von 1750 bis 1820 (die klassische Periode) verwendet. Europäische Kunstmusik unterscheidet sich von vielen anderen außereuropäischen klassischen und einigen populären Musikformen durch ihr System der Notenschrift, die seit etwa dem 11. Jahrhundert in Gebrauch ist. Die westliche Notenschrift wird von Komponisten verwendet, um dem Spieler die Tonhöhen (die die Melodien, Basslinien und Akkorde bilden), das Tempo, den Takt und die Rhythmen für ein Musikstück anzuzeigen. Dies kann weniger Raum für Improvisation lassen, die häufig in populärer Musik wie Jazz und Blues zu hören sind. Ein weiterer Unterschied besteht darin, dass die populärsten Stile die Form des Liedes (Strophie) oder eine Ableitung dieser Form annehmen, während die klassische Musik für ihre Entwicklung hochentwickelter Formen der Instrumentalmusik wie Symphonie, Konzert, Fuge und Sonate bekannt ist, so auch vokale und instrumentale Stile wie Oper, Kantate und Messe.
Filmmusik und Klassik
Gerade der Einsatz von klassische Musik als Filmmusik ist immer wieder faszinierend. Sie wird gerne als dramaturgisches Allheilmittel genutzt und soll dem Betrachter in der Regel als Signal dienen. Einige der Melodien setzen sich schnell in den Köpfen des Betrachters derart fest, dass Musik und FIlmszene in der Erinnerung unteilbar verbunden sind. Zum Beispiel die berühmte Helikopterszene von Apocalypse Now auf Wagners "Ritt der Walküren".
Klassische Musik nimmt auch mal eine zentrale Rolle eines Films ein (Bsp.: Amadeus, The Pianist oder Disney's Fantasia oder Strauss' '"Also sprach Zarathustra" aus dem Film "2001 - A Space Odyssey".
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Das weltbekannte und wohl populärste Werk der klassischen Musik von Ludwig van Beethoven - Ode an die Freude - hier in einem eigenen Arrangenment mit Kammerorchestra.
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.
Ein enstpannter Piano-Ragtime mit jazzigem Mittelteil.
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.
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. The Piano Sonata No. 14 op. 27 no. 2 in C sharp minor by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1801, is also known as the Moonlight Sonata. Beethoven himself gave his work the nickname Sonata quasi una Fantasia ("... quasi a fantasy"). The term "Fantasia" refers to the unusual sequence of movements of the sonata. This explains the untypical tempos of the respective movements for the conventional sonata form. The work does not have a first (fast) movement in sonata form, which sonatas of this period usually contain. It begins with an Adagio, followed by a more lively Allegretto with Trio, followed by a fast, highly dramatic Finale, which has the structure of a sonata-form. What is striking here is that the tempo increases from movement to movement. Franz Liszt characterized the piece by describing the second movement as "a flower between two abysses".
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.
The tempo instruction on the score is 'molto vivace', (very lively), and it certainly is swift and joyous. A very famous piece which is used as the theme for the hugely popular BBC radio show 'Just A Minute'.
The second Gnossienne has the instruction, 'avec ?tonnement', (with astonishment), to instruct the player to play slightly faster than the other two pieces. Still has lots of space and freedom of expression.
One of sixteen waltzes by Brahms which shows a really soft and sentimental side. The dynamics don't change too much so it has a very peaceful approach to let the flowing melodies shine through.
The most famous of Liszt's Liebestraums. A popular melody which flows along with grace and elegance. Widely used in advertising, films and TV, this loving and emotional piece is perfect for giving an emotional and intense sensitivity to all projects and productions.
Upbeat pirates dance jig featuring fiddle, flute and guitar. Upbeat and happy.
Wunderschöne Meditation zum Träumen auf der akustischen Gitarre
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'.
A moving classical piano ballad, romantic and historic with tints of nostalgia
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. The Piano Sonata No. 14 op. 27 no. 2 in C sharp minor by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1801, is also known as the Moonlight Sonata. Beethoven himself gave his work the nickname Sonata quasi una Fantasia ("... quasi a fantasy"). The term "Fantasia" refers to the unusual sequence of movements of the sonata. This explains the untypical tempos of the respective movements for the conventional sonata form. The work does not have a first (fast) movement in sonata form, which sonatas of this period usually contain. It begins with an Adagio, followed by a more lively Allegretto with Trio, followed by a fast, highly dramatic Finale, which has the structure of a sonata-form. What is striking here is that the tempo increases from movement to movement. Franz Liszt characterized the piece by describing the second movement as "a flower between two abysses".
Only sixteen bars long, this is a beautiful prelude. Graceful, serene and delicate it allows the listener to relax and unwind in a calm and peaceful way. Used in many productions and commercials worldwide.
this is strident and morose with its block chords in a minor key.
Aufrüttelnder, epischer Orchester Track. Symphonisch mit dramatischen Elementen und weiten tragenden Bögen. Filmmusik wie sie sein muss. Die Helden werden verehrt und gefeiert.
Slow, ('Lent' in French), and free-flowing, this track evokes an almost daydream like state. This is the first of three works to be given the name Gnossienne name by Erik Satie to reflect this new style of composition.
One of Chopin's twenty four preludes which starts very quietly. A note repeats like the pitter-patter of raindrops. A more intense section rises like a heavy storm shower before fading away to leave us with the soft sound of the light raindrops again.
Klassische Musik
Der Begriff "klassische Musik" erschien erst im frühen 19. Jahrhundert, um die Zeit von Johann Sebastian Bach bis Ludwig van Beethoven als goldenes Zeitalter deutlich zu kanonisieren. Der früheste Hinweis auf "klassische Musik", die vom Oxford English Dictionary aufgenommen wurde, stammt aus der Zeit um 1829.