Now 88, my father is a classical music aficionado. Some of his lifelong favorites have become my favorites too. During a recent visit, Dad and I worked together to create this web page of peaceful classical music listening links. These get two-thumbs-up ratings from both of us. If you are not familiar with classical music, this page provides a gentle introduction. Enjoy!
Don Reynolds – my dad.
1. BACH: Orchestral Suite #3 in D Major (BWV 1068), “Air”
2. BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2, “Moonlight Sonata”
3. BEETHOVEN: Sixth Symphony, “Pastoral”
4. BEETHOVEN: Ninth Symphony, Movement IV: “Ode to Joy” (and here’s an upbeat version from the movie Sister Act, featuring Lauryn Hill)
5. BEETHOVEN: Pathetique Sonata, Second Movement
8. GRIEG: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46 – “Morning Mood”
9. GEORGE FRIDERICH HANDEL: Happy We
10. GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: The Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus
11. GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: Water Music: Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349, “Allegro”
12. MENDELSSOHN: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21
13. MOZART: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Allegro
14. MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
15. RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
16. RAVEL: Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte
17. ERIC SATIE: Trois Gymnopedies
18. FRANZ SCHUBERT: Trout Quintet
19. TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite
