At some point in life, we have the debate about the best classical music pieces of all-time. Okay, maybe not everyone has that discussion, but it’s one everyone should have!
It’s easy to say Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is the best classical piece of all time because nearly everyone is familiar with the name. We’re not saying it’s a wrong answer; however, there are several other great classical pieces on the list of “the best.” Do you think you could name them all (with the help of emojis of course 😃 )? Let’s put your knowledge to the test!
Gustav Holst – The _____
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Did you know each movement of the suite in The Planets is named after a planet of the solar system?
Prokofiev – ‘_____ of the Knights' from Romeo and Juliet
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Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet is also known as ‘Monagues and Capulets’
Gioachino Rossini – The _____ of Seville: Overture
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Who knew music could be funny? The Barber of Seville Overture is arguably the greatest masterpieces of comedy within music!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The _____ Flute
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The Magic Flute is in the form of a singspiel! Which means it includes talking and singing dialogue.
Johann Strauss II – On the Beautiful _____ Danube
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On the Beautiful Blue Danube refers to Europe’s second-longest river.
Johannes Brahms – Hungarian _____ No. 5 in G minor
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Brahms’ inspiration for Hungarian Dance came from a Hungarian Gypsy violinist.
Mozart – Overture from The _____ of Figaro
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If you’ve seen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, you’ve heard the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro!
Vivaldi – The Four _____
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Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons has four different parts that each represent one of the seasons.
Aaron Copland: Appalachian _____
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Aaron Copland received the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Music because of his piece, Appalachian Spring.
Now that you have proven you know the names to some of the best classical music pieces, give them another listen so you’re fully prepared for any discussion. You can also continue to improve on your music skills so you can play the pieces yourself!