Top classical love pieces: listen & download

Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana artwork

Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana Alfredo Catalani

Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978 : Armenia) Conductor: Neeme Jarvi Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra Record label: Chandos Catalogue ID: CHAN 8927

Camille Saint-Saens Conductor: Eivind Aadland Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: Tine Thing Helseth Record label: EMI Classics Catalogue ID: 50999 08832726

Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet) artwork

Balcony Scene (Romeo + Juliet) Craig Armstrong Conductor: Paul Bateman Soloists: Paul Bateman (piano) Record label: Classic FM Catalogue ID: CFMD1 10

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975 : Russia) Conductor: Barry Wordsworth Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: Janine Jansen Record label: Decca

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847 : Germany) Conductor: James MacMillan Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Soloists: Nicola Benedetti Record label: Deutsche Grammophon

Romantic classical music

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50 greatest classical love songs

The 50 greatest classical love songs

Relationship status music quiz

Pick your favourite classical music and we’ll reveal your relationship status

Which piece of music sums up your love life?

Quiz: Which piece of music sums up your love life?

Heart-melting quotations from love letters written by composers

10 heart-melting quotations from composers’ love letters

The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

The best classical music playlists to suit your every mood

The best classical music playlists to suit your every mood

Romeo proposes to Juliet, after stunning ballet duet on-stage at Verona Arena

Romeo proposes to Juliet, after stunning ballet duet on stage at Verona Arena

Film composer Hans Zimmer and his partner, Dina De Luca

Film composer Hans Zimmer proposes to his girlfriend on stage at London arena concert

From organ works to delicate pieces for string quartet – the most beautiful pieces of classical wedding music

30 beautiful pieces of classical music for your wedding ceremony

Audience member proposes in shock moment at Texas symphony orchestra concert

Audience member proposes in shock moment at Texas symphony orchestra concert

10 Valentine’s Day gift suggestions for your classical music loving better half

10 best Valentine’s Day gifts for the classical music lover in your life

Music theory Valentine’s Day cards

16 Valentine’s Day cards perfect for music theory nerds