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Symphonic Essentials

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Updated Jan 31, 2023

Tracks 100

  1. 1
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
    Scottish Chamber Orchestra & Sir Charles MackerrasArtist
    Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38-417:06
  2. 2
    Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    Wiener PhilharmonikerCarlos Kleiber
    Beethoven: Wiener Philharmoniker7:21
  3. 3
    Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
    Budapest Festival OrchestraIván Fischer
    Brahms: Symphony No. 3 & Serenade No. 26:39
  4. 4
    Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto (Sehr langsam)
    Vienna Philharmonic & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Mahler: The People's Edition11:12
  5. 5
    Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": 2. Largo
    Berliner PhilharmonikerRafael Kubelik
    100 Great Symphonies (Pt. 2)13:04
  6. 6
    Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 - "Unfinished": I. Allegro moderato
    Wiener PhilharmonikerCarlos Kleiber
    Carlos Kleiber - Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon13:56
  7. 7
    The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War. Allegro
    Sir Simon RattleBerliner Philharmoniker
    Filmmusik - Berliner Philharmoniker7:26
  8. 8
    Má Vlast: The Moldau
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    Karajan 1980s, Vol. 212:17
  9. 9
    Symphony No. 1 in D: III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen - Sehr einfach und schlicht wie eine Volksweise - Wieder etwas bewegter, wie im Anfang
    Klaus Tennstedt & Лондонский филармонический оркестрArtist
    Mahler : Symphonies 1 & 210:47
  10. 10
    Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo
    Daniel BarenboimStaatskapelle Berlin
    Daniel Barenboim - The Conductor13:11
  11. 11
    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": IV. Molto allegro
    Nikolaus HarnoncourtConcentus Musicus Wien
    Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 40 & 4111:39
  12. 12
    Symphony No. 4, "Heroes": II. Abdul Majid
    American Composers Orchestra & Dennis Russell DaviesArtist
    Philip Glass: Heroes Symphony8:53
  13. 13
    Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian" (Ed. John Michael Cooper): I. Allegro vivace
    斯卡拉爱乐乐团里卡多・夏伊
    Musa Italiana10:00
  14. 14
    Symphony No. 8 (9) in C Major, D. 944 "The Great": II. Andante con moto
    Carlo Maria Giulini & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen RundfunksArtist
    Giulini - The Complete Sony Recordings16:43
  15. 15
    Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    DG 120 – Orchestral 1 (1952-1970)9:11
  16. 16
    Sinfonie Nr. 7 A-Dur, Op. 92: II. Allegretto (2021 Remastered Version)
    Staatskapelle DresdenJeffrey Tate
    Beethoven: Sinfonie No. 7 / Die Weihe des Hauses (2021 Remastered Version)10:45
  17. 17
    Scheherazade, Op. 35: II. The Tale of Prince Kalendar
    Curtis Symphony OrchestraOsmo Vänskä
    Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, Op. 3512:49
  18. 18
    Finlandia, Op. 26, No. 7
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    Sibelius: Finlandia - Valse triste - Tapiola - the Swan of Tuonela9:25
  19. 19
    Night on Bald Mountain (Orch. N. Rimsky-Korsakov)
    Lorin MaazelThe Cleveland Orchestra
    Classical Essentials10:29
  20. 20
    The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29
    Sinfonia of LondonJohn Wilson
    Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3, Isle of the Dead, Vocalise20:41
  21. 21
    Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: Einleitung
    波士顿交响乐团威廉 · 斯坦伯格
    R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Till Eulenspiegel & Don Juan1:55
  22. 22
    Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: V. Songe d'une nuit du sabbat
    Leonard Bernstein & New York PhilharmonicArtist
    Bernstein Century - Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14, Berlioz Takes a Trip9:47
  23. 23
    Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor
    Leopold Stokowski & RCA Victor Symphony OrchestraArtist
    Smetana: Moldau; Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2; Roumanian Rhapsody No. 18:41
  24. 24
    Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": I. Lebhaft
    塞尔吉乌 · 切利比达克慕尼黑爱乐乐团
    Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 "Rhenish" - Brahms: Haydn Variations10:49
  25. 25
    Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre (Adagio assai)
    Sir John Barbirolli & The BBC Symphony OrchestraArtist
    Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 "Eroica"18:14
  26. 26
    Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504 "Prague": I. Adagio - Allegro
    Scottish Chamber Orchestra & Sir Charles MackerrasArtist
    Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 38-4117:43
  27. 27
    Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, Hob. I:49 'La Passione': I. Adagio
    Barbara Hannigan & Ludwig OrchestraArtist
    La Passione: Nono, Haydn & Grisey14:17
  28. 28
    Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Hob. I:6 "Le Matin": I. Adagio - Allegro
    Il Giardino ArmonicoGiovanni Antonini
    Haydn 2032, Vol. 10: Les heures du jour5:52
  29. 29
    Symphony in G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, WolS G3: I. Allegro
    Musica VivaAlexander Rudin
    Stamitz: Symphonies, Op. 3 Nos. 1 & 3-64:09
  30. 30
    Sinfonia in E-Flat Major: Andante moderato
    Franzjosef Maier奥勒姆学院乐团
    Stamitz: Sinfonies & Concertos6:05
  31. 31
    Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
    Wiener PhilharmonikerCarlos Kleiber
    Wiener Philharmoniker - Brahms12:54
  32. 32
    Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": I. Adagio - Allegro molto
    Los Angeles PhilharmonicGustavo Dudamel
    Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7-912:33
  33. 33
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
    Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Santtu-Matias RouvaliArtist
    Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, King Christian II6:09
  34. 34
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV. Allegro moderato
    Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Santtu-Matias RouvaliArtist
    Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, King Christian II14:56
  35. 35
    Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107: I. Allegro moderato (Live at Philharmonie am Gasteig, 1994)
    Sergiu CelibidacheMünchner Philharmoniker
    Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 9 (Live at Philharmonie am Gasteig)24:20
  36. 36
    Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op.74: I. Adagio - Allegro con troppo
    Sergiu Celibidache & Münchner PhilharmonikerArtist
    Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 625:44
  37. 37
    Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto - Allegro assai
    Leopold StokowskiLondon Symphony OrchestraHeather HarperHelen WattsAlexander YoungDonald McIntyreLondon Symphony Chorus
    Stokowski Edition, Vol. 726:09
  38. 38
    Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio
    Münchner Philharmoniker & Sergiu CelibidacheArtist
    Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Symphony No. 119:47
  39. 39
    Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, Part 2: VI. Langsam, Ruhevoll. Empfunden
    Leonard BernsteinNew York Philharmonic
    Mahler: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor25:09
  40. 40
    Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 44: II. Adagio
    伦敦小交响乐团约翰・威尔逊
    Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3, Isle of the Dead, Vocalise11:55
  41. 41
    Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93: I. Moderato
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1022:35
  42. 42
    Symphony No. 4 "Los Angeles": II. Affannoso. Un poco più affannato
    NFM Wrocław PhilharmonicTõnu Kaljuste
    Arvo Pärt: The Symphonies11:47
  43. 43
    Sinfonia No. 3 in G Major "Verwandlung Aktaons in einen Hirsch": II. Adagio (Piu tosto andantino)
    Failoni OrchestraHanspeter Gmür
    Dittersdorf: Sinfonias on Ovid's Metamorphoses, Nos. 1 -39:18
  44. 44
    Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I: 103, "Drum Roll": I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
    Orchestre Philharmonique de LondresEugen Jochum
    Haydn: The 12 "London" Symphonies9:54
  45. 45
    Symphony No. 35 in D, K. 385 "Haffner": I. Allegro con spirito
    Vienna Philharmonic & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Mozart: The Late Symphonies5:47
  46. 46
    Music to Goethe's Tragedy "Egmont", Op. 84
    Berliner PhilharmonikerFerenc Fricsay
    Centenary Edition 1913-2013 Berliner Philharmoniker8:54
  47. 47
    The Hebrides, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"
    London Symphony Orchestra & Sir John Eliot GardinerArtist
    Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 "Scottish", The Hebrides Overture - Schumann: Piano Concerto10:01
  48. 48
    Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: 3. Scherzo
    Philharmonique de VienneHerbert von Karajan
    Karajan 1980s5:51
  49. 49
    Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: 4. Langsam - Lebhaft - Schneller - Presto
    Philharmonique de VienneHerbert von Karajan
    Karajan 1980s8:53
  50. 50
    Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ Symphony": IIa. Allegro moderato - Presto - Allegro moderato
    Gaston LitaizeChicago Symphony OrchestraDaniel Barenboim
    The History Of Classical Music - Part 4 - From Tchaikovsky To Rachmaninov7:28
  51. 51
    Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro Con Anima
    Leopold Stokowski & Philharmonia OrchestraArtist
    Leopold Stokowksi: Decca Recordings 1965-1972 - Original Masters15:48
  52. 52
    Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, FS 76, CNW 28 "Inextinguishable": I. Allegro
    Seattle SymphonyThomas Dausgaard
    Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 411:02
  53. 53
    Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: Der Held
    Лорин Маазель, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Andreas RöhnArtistArtist
    Lorin Maazel Conducts Strauss4:27
  54. 54
    Lemminkainen Suite, Op. 22: III. the Swan of Tuonela
    Leif SegerstamHelsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
    Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite & Tapiola9:56
  55. 55
    Les préludes, S. 97
    Riccardo MutiThe Philadelphia Orchestra
    Liszt: A Faust Symphony & Les préludes16:38
  56. 56
    L'apprenti sorcier
    Orchestre de ParisDaniel Barenboim
    Contes et légendes11:36
  57. 57
    Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 in D Major
    Sir John BarbirolliPhilharmonia Orchestra
    Elgar: Cello Concerto, Enigma Variations, Symphonies, Sea Pictures, The Dream of Gerontius...6:40
  58. 58
    Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis (Sinfonia of London) [Remastered 2022, Version 1962]
    Sir John BarbirolliHallé OrchestraSinfonia of London
    Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis, Fantasia on "Greensleeves" & Orchestral Works (Remastered 2022)16:06
  59. 59
    Marche slave, Op. 31, TH 45 [Live]
    Orchestre Symphonique de BambergJosé Serebrier
    Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Works10:14
  60. 60
    An American in Paris
    Leonard Bernstein & New York PhilharmonicArtist
    Leonard Bernstein - Original Album Classics18:23
  61. 61
    Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 65: III. Allegro non troppo
    Мстислав РостроповичЛондонский Симфонический Оркестр
    Shostakovich: Symphony No. 87:07
  62. 62
    A London Symphony: I. Lento - Allegro risoluto (molto pesante)
    デヴィッド・ノーラン, ロンドン・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団 & ベルナルト・ハイティンクArtistArtist
    Vaughan Williams A London Symphony15:21
  63. 63
    Symphony No. 2: I. Andante moderato (Live)
    New York PhilharmonicLeonard Bernstein
    Bernstein: Haydn - Liszt6:16
  64. 64
    Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543: IV. Allegro
    Nikolaus HarnoncourtConcentus Musicus Wien
    Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39, 40 & 418:20
  65. 65
    Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
    Sir Simon RattlePhilharmonique de Vienne
    Beethoven: Symphony No. 1, Op. 21 - EP5:43
  66. 66
    Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat, D. 485: II. Andante con moto
    Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 8 "Unfinished"11:12
  67. 67
    Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, "Romantic": IV. Finale (Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell)
    Sergiu Celibidache & Münchner PhilharmonikerArtist
    Bruckner: Symphony No. 427:52
  68. 68
    Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": I. Allegro maestoso (Remastered)
    Leonard Bernstein & New York PhilharmonicArtist
    Mahler: Sympony No. 223:38
  69. 69
    Prélude À L'après-Midi D'un Faune
    Timothy HutchinsOrchestre Symphonique de MontréalCharles Dutoit
    50 Greatest Summer Classics10:39
  70. 70
    Symphony No. 1 in E Major: II. (Adagio) Sehr langsam
    Orchestre Symphonique de BambergJakub Hrůša
    Hans Rott: Symphony No. 1 / Mahler: Blumine / Bruckner: Symphonisches Präludium10:52
  71. 71
    Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major: III. Finale. Langsam
    Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester FrankfurtPaavo Järvi
    Franz Schmidt: Complete Symphonies13:22
  72. 72
    Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: II. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto
    Oslo PhilharmonicKlaus Mäkelä
    Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52: II. Andantino con moto, quasi allegretto - EP10:42
  73. 73
    Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo
    Swedish Chamber OrchestraThomas Dausgaard
    Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 34:22
  74. 74
    Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163: III. Allegretto grazioso - Molto vivace
    洛杉矶爱乐乐团古斯塔夫・杜达梅尔
    Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7-95:50
  75. 75
    Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, WAB 108: III. Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend (1890 Version) [Live at Philharmonie am Gasteig, Munich, 1993]
    Sergiu CelibidacheMünchner Philharmoniker
    Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 3 - 9, Te Deum & Mass No. 3 (Live)35:07
  76. 76
    Symphony No. 6 in A Minor: III. Andante moderato
    Венская филармония & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Mahler: The People's Edition16:18
  77. 77
    Symphony No. 7, Op. 81: I. Adagio sostenuto
    Kirill GersteinThe Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie BremenMirga Gražinytė-Tyla
    Weinberg: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 7; Flute Concerto No. 16:32
  78. 78
    Symphony in F-Sharp, Op. 40: III. Adagio: Lento
    London Symphony OrchestraAndré Previn
    Korngold: Symphony in F-Sharp; Much Ado About Nothing16:09
  79. 79
    Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24
    Berlin Philharmonic & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    R. Strauss: Tod und Verklärung, Metamorphosen & Vier letzte Lieder27:01
  80. 80
    Symphony In G Major, J-C 52: III. Spiritoso
    Milan Classical Chamber Orchestra
    Sammartini: Symphonies and Overtures5:40
  81. 81
    Symphony in G Major, Hob. I:88: 2. Largo (Live At Musikverein, Vienna / 1983)
    Венская филармония & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    100 Great Symphonies (Pt. 1)7:20
  82. 82
    Symphony No. 31 in D Major, 'Hornsignal': I. Allegro
    Concentus Musicus WienNikolaus Harnoncourt
    Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 31, 59 & 737:22
  83. 83
    Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace (SACD Stereo)
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    Beethoven: 9 Symphonies (Recordings from 1961-62)9:56
  84. 84
    Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141: III. Scherzo. Vivace - Poco meno mosso
    Marin AlsopBaltimore Symphony Orchestra
    Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 87:37
  85. 85
    Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
    Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Leopold StokowskiArtistArtistArtist
    Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture / Borodin: Polovtsian Dances / Stravinsky: Pastorale11:16
  86. 86
    Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
    Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtist
    Karajan 1980s, Vol. 222:02
  87. 87
    La mer, L. 109: II. Jeux de vagues
    Berliner Philharmoniker & Sir Simon RattleArtist
    Debussy: La mer & Orchestral Works6:46
  88. 88
    The Poem of Ecstasy, Op. 54 (Live)
    Seattle SymphonyThomas Dausgaard
    R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30, Trv 176 - Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy, Op. 54 (Live)20:17
  89. 89
    Symphony No. 5 in E-Flat, Op. 82: IV. Allegro Molto - Misterioso - un Pochettino Largamente - Largamente Assai
    Венская филармония & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Bernstein Conducts Sibelius, Elgar & Britten10:14
  90. 90
    Sinfonietta, JW 6/18: 3. Moderato
    Czech PhilharmonicJiří Bělohlávek
    Janáček: Glagolitic Mass; Taras Bulba; Sinfonietta; The Fiddler’s Child5:01
  91. 91
    Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat, Op. 100: II. Allegro marcato
    Los Angeles PhilharmonicAndré Previn
    Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 58:42
  92. 92
    Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 60 "Leningrad": III. Adagio
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Leonard BernsteinArtist
    Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 7 "Leningrad"19:25
  93. 93
    Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20: I. Lacrymosa
    City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraMirga Gražinytė-Tyla
    The British Project - Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem - Single9:30
  94. 94
    Alpensymphonie, Op. 64: Nacht
    David Bell, Берлинский филармонический оркестр & Herbert von KarajanArtistArtist
    Strauss: Orchestral Works3:02
  95. 95
    Alpensymphonie, Op. 64: Sonnenaufgang
    David Bell, Herbert von Karajan & Берлинский филармонический оркестрArtistArtist
    Centenary Edition 1913 - 2013 Berliner Philharmoniker1:28
  96. 96
    Saga Drøm Op. 39
    Jascha HorensteinPhilharmonia Orchestra
    Neilsen: Symphony No. 5 , Saga Drøm8:41
  97. 97
    Asrael, Symphony for Large Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 27: I. Andante sostenuto
    Czech PhilharmonicSir Charles Mackerras
    Suk: Asrael14:56
  98. 98
    Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27: I. Largo - Allegro moderato
    London Symphony OrchestraAndré Previn
    Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 219:08
  99. 99
    A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1), IRV. 70: II. On the Beach at Night, Alone
    André PrevinJohn Shirley-QuirkLondon Symphony OrchestraLondon Symphony Chorus
    Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1), IRV. 7010:46
  100. 100
    Kullervo, Op. 7: I. Introduction. Allegro moderato
    Minnesota Orchestra & Osmo VänskäArtist
    Jean Sibelius: Kullervo, Op. 7 - Olli Kortekangas: Migrations12:54

About this playlist

From stirring openings to flourishing finales and all the beautiful themes in between, this playlist will guide you through the evolution of the symphony from its beginnings in 18th-century Germany to today. Drawing on themes as diverse as love and war—and inspired by everything from travel to grief—the symphony is an enduringly fascinating musical form. As the great symphonist Gustav Mahler said to another master of the genre, Jean Sibelius, “A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.”