Classical Arrangements

This is the heroic second movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony. The strings quietly play the rhythmic theme to open the movement before they are reinforced by the full orchestra.   • Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 in A Major; Op. 92 (Movement 2)

The “minute” (or small) waltz is an uptempo piano piece has no shortage of energy. It’s been noted that Chopin was inspired by a dog chasing its tail for this work, which is no surprise given its playful nature.

This piece by Tchaikovsky is mysterious in nature, yet manages to remain soft and sweet throughout. It's commonly heard during the winter holidays along with his other music from the Swan Lake ballet.   • "Danses des cygnes" from the ballet Swan Lake

This is the popular pizzicato movement from the ballet Sylvia, composed by Leo Delibes. This arrangement stays true to the original score, meaning the instrumentation is unchanged. The pizzicato string parts keep the overall feel of this piece lighthearted and playful.

This is the full score version of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Merlitons from The Nutcracker. Like most of his other works from that ballet, this one is especially popular during the holiday season.   • "Dance of the Merlitons" from the ballet The Nutcracker

This sonata movement for solo piano is one of Mozart's most well-known pieces. The sweet, positive melody provides the perfect accompaniment to all things proper and highbrow.   • Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major; K. 545 (Movement 1)

This is the famous piece from the 1867 play Peer Gynt. It starts out quietly and gradually builds into a frantic display of quirky chaos. This version is for full orchestra and is based on the original score.

This is the high-energy can-can from Offenbach's operetta Orpheus in the Underworld. This festive, quirky music is bound to lift even the most dreary of spirits.