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Eric Whitacre - Leonardo dreams of his flying machine

Eric Whitacre - Leonardo dreams of his flying machine

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First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 20 days ago

Edvard Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen (Lyric Pieces - book 8 Op.65)

Edvard Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen (Lyric Pieces - book 8 Op.65)

2021-09-10

Popularity:

7days10.09%28days10.02%6months40.01%12months100.02%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Erkki Melartin - Karelian Scenes, Op 146

Erkki Melartin - Karelian Scenes, Op 146

2011

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Johann Sebastian Bach & Helena Winkelman - Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048

Johann Sebastian Bach & Helena Winkelman - Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048

1989-01-01

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Last heard 19 hours ago

Debbie Wiseman - Wolf Hall (main theme)

Debbie Wiseman - Wolf Hall (main theme)

2017-03-24

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Clara Schumann - Lorelei

Clara Schumann - Lorelei

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months10%12months40%

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Last heard 12 days ago

Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite no.1 (Intermezzo)

Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite no.1 (Intermezzo)

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George Frideric Handel - Comfort Ye (Messiah)

George Frideric Handel - Comfort Ye (Messiah)

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First heard 3 years ago

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050

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First heard 3 years ago

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantata BWV.21 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis'

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantata BWV.21 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis'

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Alessandro Piccinini - Toccata; Mariona alla vera spagnola, chiaccona

Alessandro Piccinini - Toccata; Mariona alla vera spagnola, chiaccona

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Denes Agay - 5 Easy Dances

Denes Agay - 5 Easy Dances

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First heard 3 years ago

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade in C minor for Wind Octet (K.388)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade in C minor for Wind Octet (K.388)

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First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 17 days ago

Cécile Chaminade - Thème varié, Op 89

Cécile Chaminade - Thème varié, Op 89

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Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Sonata in G minor (4th mvt)

Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Sonata in G minor (4th mvt)

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Last heard 21 days ago

Scott Joplin - Maple leaf rag for piano

Scott Joplin - Maple leaf rag for piano

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Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor

Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor

Popularity:

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Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor, Op 37 (3rd mvt)

Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor, Op 37 (3rd mvt)

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Last heard 14 days ago

Henri Vieuxtemps - Violin concerto No 4 in D minor, Op 31 (2nd mvt)

Henri Vieuxtemps - Violin concerto No 4 in D minor, Op 31 (2nd mvt)

Popularity:

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First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 24 days ago

Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo capriccioso Op.66

Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo capriccioso Op.66

1999-01-01

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months50.02%12months80.01%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 22 days ago

Karl Jenkins - Adiemus

Karl Jenkins - Adiemus

1995

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Last heard 11 days ago

Malcolm Arnold - Four Scottish Dances, Op 59 (No 3, Scottish Waltz)

Malcolm Arnold - Four Scottish Dances, Op 59 (No 3, Scottish Waltz)

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George Frideric Handel - Ombra mai fu (Serse)

George Frideric Handel - Ombra mai fu (Serse)

2004-09-15

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months40.01%12months80.01%

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Ronald Binge - Sailing By

Ronald Binge - Sailing By

1994-07-11

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months40.01%12months110.02%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 17 days ago

Gustav Holst - Wind Quintet in A flat major, Op 14 (3rd mvt)

Gustav Holst - Wind Quintet in A flat major, Op 14 (3rd mvt)

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Johann Franz Xaver Sterkel - Duet No 3 for 2 violas

Johann Franz Xaver Sterkel - Duet No 3 for 2 violas

Popularity:

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Ottorino Respighi - Bergamasca (Ancient Airs and Dances - suite no. 2)

Ottorino Respighi - Bergamasca (Ancient Airs and Dances - suite no. 2)

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months30.01%12months60.01%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 25 days ago

Francis Poulenc - Sonata for horn, trumpet and trombone

Francis Poulenc - Sonata for horn, trumpet and trombone

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Last heard 16 days ago

Edvard Grieg - Rigaudon (Holberg Suite)

Edvard Grieg - Rigaudon (Holberg Suite)

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First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 19 days ago

Johannes Brahms - Waltz in A flat major, Op 39 No 15

Johannes Brahms - Waltz in A flat major, Op 39 No 15

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Fritz Kreisler - Rondino on a theme by Beethoven

Fritz Kreisler - Rondino on a theme by Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo concertante in B flat major K.269

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo concertante in B flat major K.269

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Last heard 19 days ago

Michael Tippett - Deep River (5 Spirituals from 'A Child of our Time')

Michael Tippett - Deep River (5 Spirituals from 'A Child of our Time')

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Errollyn Wallen - Brukdown

Errollyn Wallen - Brukdown

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Franz Schubert - Rosamunde, D 797 (Ballet in G major)

Franz Schubert - Rosamunde, D 797 (Ballet in G major)

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Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No 4 in G major

Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No 4 in G major

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George Frideric Handel - Air: 'Return, O God of hosts' from "Samson", Act 2

George Frideric Handel - Air: 'Return, O God of hosts' from "Samson", Act 2

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Last heard 22 days ago

Eugen Suchon - Ballade for Horn and Orchestra

Eugen Suchon - Ballade for Horn and Orchestra

Popularity:

7days00%28days10.02%6months40.01%12months70.01%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 13 days ago

Gioachino Rossini - Prelude, theme and variations for horn and piano

Gioachino Rossini - Prelude, theme and variations for horn and piano

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Richard Wagner - Tannhäuser (Overture)

Richard Wagner - Tannhäuser (Overture)

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First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 21 days ago

Edvard Grieg - 6 Orchestral songs (Nos 1-5 only) (EG.177)

Edvard Grieg - 6 Orchestral songs (Nos 1-5 only) (EG.177)

2024-07-16

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Frederic Curzon - Le Boulevardier - characteristic intermezzo

Frederic Curzon - Le Boulevardier - characteristic intermezzo

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major, K297b (3rd mvt, Andantino con variazioni)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major, K297b (3rd mvt, Andantino con variazioni)

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Ruth Gipps - Clarinet Concerto in G minor Op.9 (3rd mvt)

Ruth Gipps - Clarinet Concerto in G minor Op.9 (3rd mvt)

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Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No 7 in D minor, Op 70 (2nd mvt)

Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No 7 in D minor, Op 70 (2nd mvt)

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Cavatina: Deh, non varcar quell'onda, K 272

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Cavatina: Deh, non varcar quell'onda, K 272

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Gabriel Fauré - Piano Quartet no.1 in C minor Op.15 (2nd mvt)

Gabriel Fauré - Piano Quartet no.1 in C minor Op.15 (2nd mvt)

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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Magnificat Primi Toni

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Magnificat Primi Toni

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First heard 3 years ago

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Malcolm Arnold - Little Suite for Brass Band No.1, Op 80

Malcolm Arnold - Little Suite for Brass Band No.1, Op 80

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First heard 3 years ago

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Philip Glass - Violin Concerto no.1 (2nd mvt)

Philip Glass - Violin Concerto no.1 (2nd mvt)

2024-09-13

Popularity:

7days10.09%28days10.02%6months30.01%12months70.01%

First heard 3 years ago

Last heard 4 days ago

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