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    13. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Don Giovanni

    It's probably safe to say that being dragged into the depths of hell is a scary situation. But few could make it sound as terrifying as Mozart manages to in Don Giovanni. Listen to the booming bass of the Commendatore as he announces his arrival. Yikes!

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