Top Five: Classical music

[curgoth]

Time for another top five.

I don't have a lot of classical music in my collection, mainly because I'm picky about music. Specifically, I tend to pick out music I like by mood, and most classical pieces wander from mood to mood (sad -> angry ->inspirational etc.)

So, if you would, gentle readers, give me your five saddest pieces of "classical" music.

Comments

[sarcasma.livejournal.com]

A lot of people have done Stabat Maters, but yeah, they'll often be sad. You could just generally troll Passions and Requiems as well. Again, that's all vocal/choral -- my collection of/interest in plain orchestral music is pretty lacking, unfortunately.

If I get a chance I'll send you some stuff (with translations if there's text and I'm feeling nerdy) to your profile addy, hokay?

[curgoth]

See, it shows how clueless I am about classical music I am that it didn't occur to me that orchestral precludes choral. The Stabat Mater I liked so much is a choral piece (er, singing and instruments - I don't know what term that falls under).

And yeah, the LJ addy will get to me. Thank you!