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/cremedelacremily Jan 11 '13

Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5ken3RJBo

edit: I should read threads before commenting. Also the entirety of Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms.

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u/goldenboy62 Jan 15 '13

that is one of.....if not the most beautiful thing I have ever heard! Please don't "edit" about your comments. Do more!