The Top 10 Famous Classical Music Pieces in Movies

From “2001: A Space Odyssey” to “The Social Network,” movie directors have relied on classical pieces to score their films. Here are the top 10 most famous classical music pieces used in movies.

Introduction

Classical music has been used in movies since the onset of the art form. It has the ability to evoke all sorts of emotions, from happiness and love to sadness and despair. It can be used to convey a sense of grandeur, or to create an eerie and suspenseful atmosphere.

There are countless examples of classical pieces being used in movies, but here are ten of the most famous ones:

1. “Requiem for a Dream” by Clint Mansell (2000)
2. “Lacrimosa” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1791)
3. “Conquest of Paradise” by Vangelis (1992)
4. “Sabre Dance” by Aram Khachaturian (1942)
5. “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin (1924)
6. ” Also Sprach Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss (1896)
7. ” The Ride of the Valkyries” by Richard Wagner (1848)
8. “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg (1875)
9. “Canon in D Major” by Johann Pachelbel (1680)
10. “Nessun Dorma” by Giacomo Puccini (1900)

The Top 10 Famous Classical Music Pieces in Movies

Classical music is often used in movies to provide a feeling of sophistication, elegance or to create an atmosphere of suspense. Whatever the reason, we can all agree that some classical pieces just work in movies. In this blog post, we will list the top 10 famous classical music pieces that have been used in movies.

“Eine kleine Nachtmusik” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Shawshank Redemption

“Eine kleine Nachtmusik” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most famous classical pieces of music in movies. It appeared in The Shawshank Redemption, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The piece add’s a touch of elegance to the film’s key scene in which Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) escapes from prison.

“Requiem” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Amadeus

One of the most beautiful pieces of classical music, Mozart’s “Requiem” has been used in many movies over the years. But it was Amadeus that made it famous. In the movie, Mozart is on his death bed and asks his pupil Salieri to complete his Requiem.

The “Requiem” is a beautiful and peaceful piece of music that is perfect for a sad or emotional scene. It has been used in many movies since Amadeus, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The King’s Speech.

“Ride of the Valkyries” by Richard Wagner – Apocalypse Now

This very famous piece by German composer Richard Wagner has become synonymous with the Vietnam War. It was used in Francis Ford Coppola’s film Apocalypse Now, and has since been used in many other war movies. The music is very intense and exciting, and always gets the heart racing.

“The four seasons : Spring” by Antonio Vivaldi – The Godfather

One of the most popular pieces of classical music, Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” has been featured in a number of films. Most notably, it was used in The Godfather during the scene where Connie gets married.

“The four seasons : Winter” by Antonio Vivaldi – The Godfather

One of the most beautifully tragic scenes in film history, The Godfather features the funeral of Don Corleone set to “The four seasons : Winter” by Antonio Vivaldi. The processional begins with a single trumpet playing the melody, gradually joined by a somber marching band. As the mourners approach the grave site, the music swells to a full orchestral version of the piece, adding an extra layer of emotion to an already heart-wrenching scene.

“Canon in D major” by Johann Pachelbel – Ordinary People

One of the most popular pieces of classical music, Pachelbel’s “Canon in D major” has been used in a variety of movies over the years. Most notably, it was used in the 1980 film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford. The movie tells the story of a family dealing with the aftermath of a tragedy, and the use of Pachelbel’s moving piece helps to underscore the emotional journey that the characters are on.

“Symphony No. 5 in C minor” by Ludwig van Beethoven – A Clockwork Orange

The famous opening of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony accompanies a montage of shots in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. The music is used to great effect, highlighting the film’s themes of violence and social unrest.

“Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor” by Ludwig van Beethoven – The Pianist

This particular piece of music is composed by one of the most talented and well-renowned classical musicians in history, Ludwig van Beethoven. The “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor” is commonly known as the “Moonlight Sonata” because of its calm and serene sound. This particular composition was used in the movie The Pianist, which is a biographical drama about a Polish musician who is struggling to survive during the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II.

“Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Sergei Rachmaninoff – Somewhere in Time

This 18th Variation of Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” is so famous that it has been used in many other movies including “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “The Legend of 1900″ and “ Sting II.” But it is best known for its starring role in the 1980 film “Somewhere in Time,” where it plays during the film’s time-traveling romance.

“The Nutcracker : Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker

This enchanting piece of music is from one of the most popular ballets in the world – The Nutcracker. Composed in 1892 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the ballet is based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffman. It tells the story of a young girl who is given a nutcracker doll that comes to life and takes her on a magical journey.

The “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” is one of the best known pieces from The Nutcracker and has been used in many movies including The Nutcracker Prince (1990), The Santa Clause (1994) and Disney’s Fantasia 2000 (1999). It has also been used in commercials for products such as Coca Cola and Nissan.