The 16 Most Beautiful Piano Pieces Ever Composed | Classical & Contemporary Masterpieces
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Welcome back to our channel! Today, we're diving into the enchanting world of classical and contemporary piano music to uncover the top sixteen most beautiful piano pieces ever composed. These timeless masterpieces have captivated listeners for generations, showcasing the emotional depth and technical brilliance of the piano. Enjoy one-minute excerpts of each piece, courtesy of the Rousseau UA-cam channel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more musical explorations!
Featured Pieces:
Comptine d'un autre été - Yann Tiersen
Nuvole Bianche - Ludovico Einaudi
River Flows in You - Yiruma
Moonlight Sonata (1st Movement) - Beethoven
Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement) - Beethoven
Nocturne in E-flat Major - Frédéric Chopin
Für Elise - Beethoven
Sonata Facile in C Major - Mozart
Fantaisie-Impromptu - Frédéric Chopin
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Prelude in C-sharp Minor - Rachmaninoff
Summer from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Rondo alla Turca - Mozart
Winter from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Flight of the Bumblebee - Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by Rachmaninoff
La Campanella - Franz Liszt
🙏✨✨Special thanks to the Rousseau UA-cam channel for the beautiful performances featured in this video.
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Video Timeline:
0.00 Welcome & Introduction
0.32 "Comptine d'un autre été" by Yann Tiersen
2.08 "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi
3.35 "River Flows in You" by Yiruma
4.51 "Moonlight Sonata" 1st Movement by Beethoven
6.04 "Moonlight Sonata" 3rd Movement by Beethoven
7.22 "Nocturne in E-flat Major" by Frédéric Chopin
8.44 "Für Elise" by Beethoven
10.14 "Sonata Facile" in C Major by Mozart
11.28 "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Frédéric Chopin
12.54 "Clair de Lune" by Debussy
14.09 "Prelude in C-sharp Minor" by Rachmaninoff
15.29 "Summer" from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi
16.57 "Rondo alla Turca" by Mozart
18.27 "Winter" from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi
19.41 "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by Rachmaninoff
20.42 "La Campanella" by Franz Liszt
Watch Full Videos:
16. "Comptine d'un autre été" by Yann Tiersen
• Yann Tiersen - Comptin...
15. "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi
• Ludovico Einaudi - Nuv...
14. "River Flows in You" by Yiruma
• Yiruma, (이루마) - River ...
13. "Moonlight Sonata" 1st Movement by Beethoven
• Beethoven - Moonlight ...
12. "Moonlight Sonata" 3rd Movement by Beethoven
• Beethoven - Moonlight ...
11. "Nocturne in E-flat Major" by Frédéric Chopin
• Chopin - Nocturne in C...
10. "Für Elise" by Beethoven
• Beethoven - Für Elise
9. "Sonata Facile" in C Major by Mozart
• Mozart - Piano Sonata ...
8. "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Frédéric Chopin
• Chopin - Fantaisie-Imp...
7. "Clair de Lune" by Debussy
• Debussy - Clair de Lune
6. "Prelude in C-sharp Minor" by Rachmaninoff
• Rachmaninoff - Prelude...
5. "Summer" from "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi
• Vivaldi - Summer (The ...
4. "Rondo alla Turca" by Mozart
• Mozart - Rondo Alla Tu...
3. "Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi
• Vivaldi - Winter (The ...
2. "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by Rachmaninoff
• Flight of the Bumblebe...
1. "La Campanella" by Franz Liszt
• Liszt - La Campanella ...
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! I'm not an expert, but as a passionate fan of piano music, I curated this list based on pieces that have resonated deeply with many listeners over the years. They have a timeless appeal and emotional depth that connect with a broad audience. This list is meant to celebrate the beauty of these well-loved compositions from a listener's perspective, rather than from a purely expert or academic viewpoint. I hope you enjoy the video 😊🙏
Thank you! ❤
Thank you ❤️. Glad you enjoyed the list 😊🙏
The best I've heard
Thanks 😊🙏
Nice!
Thanks! 😊
You state that these are the top classical and contemporary piano pieces which have stood the test of time. I certainly don’t argue that you have a right to your own opinion, but as a pianist with a degree in music composition, in my opinion your choices are, for the most part, incredibly misplaced. Some are outright ludicrous while others, while by some noteworthy composers, are hardly among the most beautiful piano pieces the composer wrote.
Your first choice, by Yann Tiersen, which you call a contemporary favorite, can hardly be called a timeless masterpiece. It doesn’t even rate in the same category as real song writers like Gershwin and Cole Porter. The second, Nuvole Bianche is called a modern classic -- by who? Who would possibly call this piece a classic of any kind. The third, River Flows in You, which you say is known for it lyrical beauty and emotional depth, has neither. First of all, the lyrics have absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the music. Second, it is musically closest to pop music. No outstanding melody and simple harmony - hardly a classic.
Finally with the fourth you actually get to a beautiful classic worthy of the name with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, but I don’t know if I would call the third movement beautiful. Incredible - yes. A masterpiece -yes. But beautiful doesn’t do justice to its majesty.
You then throw in some big names, but the selections you choose? A Chopin nocturne? Fur Elise? Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C# minor instead of the beautiful melodies in his piano concerti? Mozart’s Rondo a la Turk?
I could go on, but I’m done. Again, you have a right to your opinion. I just greatly disagree with your choices.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While I understand that opinions on what constitutes the "most beautiful" piano pieces can vary greatly, my aim was to highlight compositions that are widely loved and appreciated by a broad audience. I also wanted to mention that this list was influenced by the most-viewed and most-liked piano music videos on UA-cam. It's a fan's perspective, and I believe there's a reason why these pieces are so popular. As a fan, I've seen many masterpieces that experts consider truly beautiful, but I might not enjoy them as much as these more familiar pieces.
Regarding Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven, in fact, the third movement was the reason I became a fan of piano music. 😃
Music is highly subjective, and what moves one person might not have the same effect on another. I appreciate your expertise and insights, and I hope you can understand that this list was created from a place of passion and a desire to share music that has brought joy to many.
Thank you for engaging with the content and sharing your thoughts.
@@EpicCountdownsHub I appreciate and agree with your response. I am sorry if my response was too harsh. You do note some very popular pieces such as Flight of the Bumblebee and Fur Elise which are wonderful pieces. With your explanation, I feel more comfortable with your choices.
@RB-bj9ms Thank you so much for your understanding and for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate your insight and am glad that my explanation helped clarify my choices. Music is such a subjective experience, and it's wonderful to have a community where we can share and discuss our different perspectives. Pieces like "Flight of the Bumblebee" and "Für Elise" are indeed popular and beloved by many, and it's great to see their appeal acknowledged.
All these 16 compositions are indeed very beautiful! But such lists always trigger a number of 'why' questions... I personally miss compositions by Bach, Clementi, Schubert and Schumann... I would also ask you to name the composer(s)/pianist(s) who arranged Vivaldi's Summer and Winter... Thanks.
Thank you! These lists always inspire many "why" questions, and I appreciate your suggestions to include Bach, Clementi, Schubert, and Schumann. This list is influenced by the most-viewed and most-liked videos on UA-cam, from channels like Rousseau, Vinheteiro, and others I watch frequently. Feel free to check out the views and likes to compare. This list is a blend of popular choices and some personal favorites. Music is so subjective, and I value everyone's unique preferences. Btw, if there are compositions you love, please let me know! I'd be grateful for your suggestions.
For Vivaldi's pieces, "Summer" and "Winter" from "The Four Seasons" have various piano arrangements, with notable ones by Mikhail Pletnev. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts😊🙏
Thats not most beautifull piano music, but most popular.
@Tizohip As a fan, I've seen many masterpieces that experts consider truly beautiful, but I might not enjoy them as much as these more familiar pieces. Music is highly subjective, and what moves one person might not have the same effect on another. I appreciate your perspective though!
Nice list!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the list :)
Every one has their top favorite pieces. Erik Satie's Gymnopidies is one of mine top 10 favorite pieces I have ever heard. Though it's not in this list.
Thank you for sharing your favorite. Everyone indeed has their top favorite pieces. Erik Satie's Gymnopedies is a beautiful composition and was actually in my initial list. I agree that it's really beautiful. While it didn't make it into this final list, I appreciate you mentioning it. Music is so subjective, and it's wonderful to hear what pieces resonate with others. I'll keep it in mind for future videos 🙏
Ah no no' " La Campanella" is not made by Liszt I mean, it's a big mistake if barely assumed like that.
La Campanella as its italian name clearly suggests (little funny bell), was composed by the genovese violinist Nicolò Paganini and re-arranged by his friend, Liszt, for piano... otherwise it's a sheer mistification, please, take note!.
Thank you.
Thank you for pointing that out! You’re absolutely right. "La Campanella" was originally composed by Niccolò Paganini and later arranged for piano by Franz Liszt. I appreciate the correction and will take note of it. Thanks for your feedback and for helping ensure the accuracy of the content 🙏
Valid list
Thank you😊
But wrong with Liszt.. ;)
Start with Yan Tiersen 😂 not serious list
honestly, Yann Tiersen's music from Amelie is one of my favorites😅 And judging by the views and likes it gets, I'm definitely not alone. It seems like a lot of fans agree that it's pretty special. I totally respect your opinion though 🙏
Prelude in C-sharp Minor - by Rachmaninoff at 15min was a mess. Not good enough for this list. Sounded like a child banging on the keys..
Thanks for your feedback! I understand that the Prelude in C-sharp Minor by Rachmaninoff didn’t quite hit the mark for you. It’s interesting because it does attract quite a bit of attention and likes on UA-cam. It seems to have a mixed reception! Personally, my favorites are Winter, Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement), and La Campanella.😁
I personally much prefer the g minor prelude. Rachmaninov himself grew bored of the C sharp minor
The G minor is a gem too 👌