Some music can lull people to sleep, some can make you want to sing, and some will make you weep. But there are some pieces that make you want to jump around and conquer the world. Here are just a few of these pieces. (Note: I’m using the term “classical” loosely)
Dance of the Knights, Sergei Prokofiev
From the ballet Romeo and Juliet, “Dance of the Knights” has both aggressive and light parts. (It also goes well with “The Imperial March”)
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor Op. 27, No. 2, III. Presto Agitato (Moonlight Sonata), Ludwig van Beethoven
While you may be familiar with the serene first movement of this sonata, the third movement is fast and agitated.
Etude Op. 25, No. 11 “Winter Wind”, Frédéric Chopin
Starting off with a simple melody, the listener is in for quite a surprise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsks5L2QPO0
Danse Macabre, Op. 24, Camille Saint-Saëns
As Halloween is coming up soon, I’ve included this spooky tone poem, representing the dance of the skeletons.
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