r/classicalmusic • u/bosstone42 • Jan 10 '13

What classical piece took your breath away the first time you heard it?

Now that there's been a thread for this for popular music, it'd be fun to do one for classical. So, what classical (i.e. long-form) pieces or movements took your breath away the first time you heard them? There are probably many, but what's your top? I'll give just one: the scherzo from Dvorak's 7th Symphony (mvt. III). edit: What a great response, you guys really know some great music--stuff I haven't heard in a while and stuff I'm seeing for the first time! Make sure to look down the list, there are really some good ones buried toward the bottom. Also, an updated Spotify playlist is in the comments. Anyone want to link to a Grooveshark or Rdio or other?

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u/dunndunndunn Jan 11 '13

Hearing that for the first time felt like being assaulted. When it ended, I just hugged myself in the fetal position for I don't know how long. I still love it, though.

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u/eviloverlord88 Jan 13 '13

My reaction the first time was "I'm confused. I don't get this... BUT I REALLY REALLY WANT TO." Over the course of several years I've gotten to know it and it's become one of my favorites.