Extreme Longevity ?
Could individuals live 1) decades>122 yo, 2) eons, 3) billions of years? George @geochurch, what does "A focused plan for #extremelongevity (not mere #agingreversal or slowing)'' mean re #GeneticReprogramming of cells? &in a #PhysicalDigital #AI #RealisticVirtualEarthForGenetics? https://t.co/0J25aiRHFE
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Short but sweet :-) George just gave me his talk title: "A focused plan for extreme longevity (not mere aging reversal or slowing)." Yes, George Church himself is now describing aging reversal as "mere". We're gonna get this done... https://t.co/mBD7fnxOXc
— Aubrey de Grey (@aubreydegrey) July 24, 2023
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Canyon 94516 on 9/1/23? (for a WUaS Academic Medical Center with virtual Harbin Warm Water Cure & a Physical-Digital WUaS Longevity Genetics' Institute)
Dear Don (Tatzin, volunteer in the California state senate), Ed (Smyth MD), John (Sargent MD), Peter (Norvig), All,
Greetings, and I hope this finds you well.
A
Ed, thank you for seeking to precipitate my moving back into Canyon CA 94516 last March 2022, on F 4/15/22, and potentially in getting this 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 house and property for a song (with CA legal processes). I just called you this morning per my text message below, and left a message. How are you doing, safety wise yourself?
B
Don, could you possibly please confirm to me that the 86 or 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 will indeed be open when I arrive in the SF Bay Area around F September 1, 2023 (& thanks potentially to the state of CA and US federal LEGAL processes working together)? I'm assuming this will be the case, having not heard anything to the contrary. (See text message to Ed below).
C
(Also, FYI, due to an email from T-Mobile, I just updated my credit card expiration date with them, and saw on the T-Mobile website my address as follows. This is and has been for a long time the address on my T-Mobile Wireless account (and regarding Telecommunications' companies relationship with the US uniformed services too) -
Billing address
86 RIDGECREST RD POB442 CANYON, CA 94516
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US federal Postal Service crimes in the SF Bay Area - and regarding MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch especially?
Also, there have been significantly problems, crimes even, with the US Postal Service in the SF Bay Area, the World Univ & Sch PO Box 442 Canyon 94516 postal address (since 670 Ridgecrest is a rural address), and for example when I was living in the 'safe house' north of Berkeley from October 1, 2020- July 31, 2022 - and where a paper check, for example, sent to me from Pgh PA to El Cerrito, CA, was presumably stolen by a US federal postal employee, while I was living in this safe house, then 4-5 months after I moved out, was delivered and had been opened.
E
Again, Don, could you possibly please confirm to me that the 86 or 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 will indeed be open when I arrive in the SF Bay Area around F September 1, 2023 (& thanks potentially to the state of CA and US federal LEGAL processes working together)? I'm assuming this will be the case, having not heard anything to the contrary.
How best to sign legal papers and regarding new ownership of this, and how best to communicate about this please? Thank you!
Best regards, thanks, abolitionally,
Scott
https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/search/label/Canyon
Some related recent text messaging -
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Hi Ma, Thank you! Received also a form email from another political representative in the East Bay the other day ... so perhaps Don Tatzin and Steve Glazer and others in the California Senate are talking about this Canyon 94516 possible change - with Ed Smyth MD & by extension Gov Gavin Newsom ... And if the federal government could deploy an US international guard of the US National Guards? (but co-denizen at 210 East End avenue PGH PA 15221, Stephon Owens, if he's been inducted into the US International Guard may be moving out elsewhere, but there are lots of National Guards), one right at 670 or 86 Ridgecrest Rd - that might turn the tables dramatically on a 'Fortress Canyon warrior mentality' ... Just some logical thoughts ... Love,❤️, Scott
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Hi Ed! How are you ? How is your summer going? I will seek to call you today as I pack up my things to move out M 7/31/23, (into storage), then to move west to a newly safe Canyon 94516 leaving Pgh around M 8/27/23 to arrive around F 9/1/23 (finding a shipper). Thank you for seeking to precipitate my moving back into Canyon last March 2022, on F 4/15/22, and potentially in getting this 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 house and property for a song (with CA legal processes) ... Glad to have heard back from the CA state senate volunteer Don Tatzin this month, and to have talked very very briefly with John Sargent MD this month in these regards too, who signed off once with 'Bye now' or 'Buy now.' Your outgoing message says 'I will call you back' - but it would be great to make voice contact today just to confirm that the 86 or 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 will indeed be open when I arrive (thanks potentially to the state of CA and US federal LEGAL processes working together), - and I'm assuming this will be the case, having not heard anything to the contrary. Thank you - and talk with you soon potentially! Fond regards, Scott (http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/search/label/Canyon?m=0)
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Scott
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On Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 7:32 PM Scott MacLeod <sgkmacleod@worlduniversityandschool.org> wrote:
Dear Don (Tatzin, volunteer in the California state senate), Ed (Smyth MD), John (Sargent MD), All
Greetings! How are you? I hope you are doing well and that this email finds you well. Thank you Don for your email on July 6th -
"Thanks that was my guess from looking at the message
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Please forgive Siri’s errors and mine"
(sounding a bit like Cecelia D'Oliviera, a first director of CC-4 licensed MIT OpenCourseWare, which MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch is growing from).
Don, when I asked him, John Sargent MD at Tufts Medical Center doesn't know how to get in touch with you he said in a very brief conversation on the phone recently saying he can't talk, per a recent email to him and you: John (Sargent MD) said "I can't talk." I said well then I won't ask you about your thoughts about getting in touch with Don Tatzin (former Mayor of Lafayette CA for 33 years). And John said, "I don't know how to get in touch with that person." I said "thanks for picking up, John" and he said "absolutely." And we ended the call.
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Dear Don (Tatzin, volunteer in the California state senate), Ed (Smyth MD), John (Sargent MD), AllGreetings! How are you? I hope you are doing well and that this email finds you well. Thank you Don for your email on July 6th -"Thanks that was my guess from looking at the messageSent from my iPhonePlease forgive Siri’s errors and mine"(sounding a bit like Cecelia D'Oliviera, a first director of CC-4 licensed MIT OpenCourseWare, which MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch is growing from).Don, when I asked him, John Sargent MD at Tufts Medical Center doesn't know how to get in touch with you he said in a very brief conversation on the phone recently saying he can't talk, per a recent email to him and you: John (Sargent MD) said "I can't talk." I said well then I won't ask you about your thoughts about getting in touch with Don Tatzin (former Mayor of Lafayette CA for 33 years). And John said, "I don't know how to get in touch with that person." I said "thanks for picking up, John" and he said "absolutely." And we ended the call.
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A 'Stradivarius' small pipe in wood ahead - in a visit to Walsh bagpipes in ANTIGONISH (where does the 'anti' in this name come from?) on Nova Scotia in Canada, and regarding tuning my base drone with the B flat mixolydian chanter ~
Looks like John Walsh bagpipes in Antigonish Nova Scotia now makes a Scottish Small Pipe in wood
Ma, All,
Thanks so for the yoga poses you sent and especially for the specific one to turn my right foot in - pigeon toed - when I walk - which I do regularly now for short periods. And I think it’s helping. Your yoga expertise is such a gift. Tx.
Also, thank you for the beautiful little orchid that you gave me. It is just lovely.
Love, Ma"
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Classical Scottish Bagpiping Piobaireachd and Western MUSICAL CHESTNUTS
Beloved Scotland, I Leave Thee Gloomy
I got a Kiss of the King's Hand
Lament for the Children
Struan Robertson’s Salute
The Earl of Seaforth’s Salute
The Lament for Mary Macleod
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Piobaireachd Music Description
The word ‘piobaireachd’ literally means pipe playing or pipe music, but is now used to describe the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Another name for it is ‘ceòl mór’ meaning the ’big music’, which separates piobaireachd from all other forms of pipe music (marches, reels, jigs etc. ) which are referred to as ‘ceòl beag’ – the little music.
To describe a piobaireachd is not easy. It consists of a theme or ‘ground’ with variations (which vary in number and complexity) that follow the theme. The theme is often very slow, and the general effect of the whole piece of music is slow – slowness being a characteristic of Highland music, though not, obviously, the dance music.
Most Collected Piobaireachd Music
Explore More Popular Piobaireachd Music
Seumas MacNeill - Highland Bagpipes
Highland Bagpipes
Seumas MacNeill
John Burgess (6) - King Of Highland Pipers
King Of Highland Pipers
John Burgess (6)
Various - La Zampogna (The Bagpipe) - Irlanda - Scozia - Bretagna - Galizia (Ireland - Scotland - Britanny - Galicia)
La Zampogna (The Bagpipe) - Irlanda - Scozia - Bretagna - Galizia (Ireland - Scotland - Britanny - Galicia)
Various
Various - The Rough Guide To Irish Music
The Rough Guide To Irish Music
Various
Pipe Major J.B. Robertson, M.B.E.* - Scottish Pipes For Dancing
Scottish Pipes For Dancing
Pipe Major J.B. Robertson, M.B.E.*
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - Parallel Tracks
Parallel Tracks
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Various - The Rough Guide To Irish Music
The Rough Guide To Irish Music
Various
Piobaireachd Artists
Fred Morrison
Fred Morrison
Donald MacLeod
Donald MacLeod
The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band
Seumas MacNeill
Seumas MacNeill
John Burgess (6)
John Burgess (6)
John A. MacLellan
John A. MacLellan
Donald MacPherson
Early Piobaireachd Releases
Explore More Early Piobaireachd Music
John Burgess (6) - King Of Highland Pipers
King Of Highland Pipers
John Burgess (6)
Boston Caledonian Pipe Band - Scotch Bagpipe Selections
Scotch Bagpipe Selections
Boston Caledonian Pipe Band
The Pipes And Drums Of The Invergordon Distillery Pipe Band* - Pipes in Concert
Pipes in Concert
The Pipes And Drums Of The Invergordon Distillery Pipe Band*
John Burgess (6), Calum Johnston, John MacLellan* - Pibroch Volume 1
Pibroch Volume 1
John Burgess (6), Calum Johnston, John MacLellan*
John Burgess (6), John McLellan* - Pibroch Volume 2
Pibroch Volume 2
John Burgess (6), John McLellan*
Pipe Major J.B. Robertson, M.B.E.* - Scottish Pipes For Dancing
Scottish Pipes For Dancing
Pipe Major J.B. Robertson, M.B.E.*
Flowers Of The Forest / The Barren Rocks Of Aden
Pipe-Major Forsyth
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Piobaireachd Music Description
The word ‘piobaireachd’ literally means pipe playing or pipe music, but is now used to describe the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Another name for it is ‘ceòl mór’ meaning the’big music’, which separates piobaireachd from all other forms of pipe music (marches, reels, jigs etc. ) which are referred to as ‘ceòl beag’ – the little music.
To describe a piobaireachd is not easy. It consists of a theme or ‘ground’ with variations (which vary in number and complexity) that follow the theme. The theme is often very slow, and the general effect of the whole piece of music is slow – slowness being a characteristic of Highland music, though not, obviously, the dance music.
Most Collected Piobaireachd Music
Explore More Popular Piobaireachd Music
Piobaireachd Artists
Early Piobaireachd Releases
Explore More Early Piobaireachd Music
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Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by J.S. Bach
This piece by Bach might not have the catchiest title, but we guarantee you’ll know the famous opening. It has become associated with intense or even scary moments in film and popular culture, perhaps because it famously made an appearance in the opening credits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). Bach’s extraordinary talent and powerful compositional voice are on full display in his Toccata and Fugue in D minor, the first on our list of some of the most iconic classical music compositions ever written.
Video Performance by Xaver Varnus.
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, "Für Elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven
This piece was never published during Beethoven’s lifetime. In fact, “Für Elise” wasn’t even discovered until forty years after his death in 1827. As a result, no one’s quite sure who the Elise of the title was. Some musicologists even think the title might have been copied incorrectly and it was originally called ”Für Therese.” But no matter the identity of the fortunate beneficiary of this work’s dedication, we can all agree that it’s one of the most charming compositions for piano ever written. With its simple yet catchy melody and timeless beauty, Beethoven’s Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor has inspired countless reinterpretations.
Video Performance by Georgii Cherkin.
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.2, "Moonlight" by Ludwig Van Beethoven
In contrast to “Für Elise,” the Moonlight Sonata became a popular favorite during Beethoven’s lifetime and remains one of the most beloved compositions of his life’s work to this day. Beethoven wrote his Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor in his early thirties and dedicated it to Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, who studied piano with the composer. If you’ve ever taken piano lessons, been with someone taking piano lessons, or even just tried your hand at the keys to make some familiar music, you probably know the opening to the Moonlight Sonata very well.
Video Performance by Andrea Romano.
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
This symphony by Beethoven opens with perhaps the four most famous notes of all time – known to many simply as: da da da duuum!. Some critics have suggested that this opening represents the sound of Fate knocking at the door. We can’t know for sure what Beethoven had in mind when he wrote this timeless opening to his Symphony No. 5 in C minor – but what’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is that this piece easily ranks in the top 10 most iconic, reaching beyond its genre and making an appearance in films, advertising, and even pop songs.
Video Performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" by Ludwig van Beethoven
This piece is Beethoven’s final complete symphony. It was first performed in Vienna in 1824 and continues to be performed all over the world. The 9th Symphony marked the first time a major composer added voices to a symphony, opening a new door for creative expression and giving the human voice new power and placement as an instrument that belongs among the finest orchestra members, in the grandest compositions. Lots of listeners feel Beethoven “saved the best for last”, with the symphony’s final movement based on the Ode to Joy. Whatever your favorite moment is, it’s clear that Beethoven’s Choral Symphony is groundbreaking, powerful, and truly iconic.
Video Performance by London Symphony Orchestra.
"Ave Maria" by Charles Gounod
When a thirty-something Charles Gounod decided to improvise a melody for the “Ave Maria” text, he designed it to be superimposed over a well-established keyboard piece: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, from Book I of J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Written for solo voice and piano, Gounod’s “Ave Maria” is also frequently performed in a wide array of instrumental arrangements. We think this composition is a stunning example of how borrowing from one of the best, and repurposing with great talent and thoughtfulness, can result in something both new and familiar, and altogether extraordinary.
Video Performance by Maria Callas.
"Messiah" by George Frideric Handel
It is difficult to put into words just what makes Handel’s Messiah iconic. This Baroque oratorio, originally composed to be performed in celebration of the Christian Easter holiday, is now a near-permanent fixture during the Christmas season as well, and its artistic power expands well beyond any specific holiday or faith. From its memorable melodies to its celebrated choruses, Messiah is a grand and radiant display of the power of classical music to move humanity, and share stories as no other art form can.
Video performance by Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The incandescently brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed music for 30 of his 35 years, and today his name is known by nearly everyone in the world. Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) is arguably his most recognizable work, especially its first movement. Outside of the concert hall and classical recordings, you’re likely to hear it pacifying phone users on hold and to sell a dizzying array of products. With his infamous sense of humor, the composer may have had quite a laugh at this!
Video performance by Slovak Chamber Orchestra.
"The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II
Known even in his day as “The Waltz King”, Johann Strauss is a somewhat example of a classical composer who attained the equivalent of modern rock-star acclaim in his lifetime. The Blue Danube* is the best-known of his works—a significant ranking as Strauss’ written repertoire includes 500+ pieces of dance music (waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, etc.) plus several operettas and a ballet. But even casual listeners unfamiliar with the composer will recognize this piece as the epitome of a waltz—and so we also rank it among the top ten most iconic pieces.
* aka An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314
Video performance by Zubin Mehta & the Vienna Philharmonic.
"Introduction, or Sunrise," from Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 by Richard Strauss
Richard and Johann Strauss were not related, but they share a posthumous debt to Stanley Kubrick, who included Johann’s most famous piece (see above) and Richard Strauss’ Einleitung (Introduction) in the soundtrack of his now-iconic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Since the film, The Einleitung* has been widely used in pop culture and advertising. It can’t be denied that this is some of the most compelling and engaging music ever written—but it is only the beginning of an astounding musical experience.
* aka Einleitung, oder Sonnenaufgang
Video performance by the New York Philharmonic.
Honorable Mentions
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Wagner: “Ride of the Valkyries”
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10 Iconic Pieces of Classical Music
Classical music has stood the test of time for many reasons, its beauty, complexity, and the vastness of repertoire have inspired audiences for hundreds of years. Within classical music, there are several pieces that have become iconic through use in special events such as graduations, weddings, classic films, and even cartoons! In this list, we’ll take a closer look at just a handful of the many iconic pieces of classical music.
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by J.S. Bach
This piece by Bach might not have the catchiest title, but we guarantee you’ll know the famous opening. It has become associated with intense or even scary moments in film and popular culture, perhaps because it famously made an appearance in the opening credits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). Bach’s extraordinary talent and powerful compositional voice are on full display in his Toccata and Fugue in D minor, the first on our list of some of the most iconic classical music compositions ever written.
Video Performance by Xaver Varnus.
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, "Für Elise" by Ludwig Van Beethoven
This piece was never published during Beethoven’s lifetime. In fact, “Für Elise” wasn’t even discovered until forty years after his death in 1827. As a result, no one’s quite sure who the Elise of the title was. Some musicologists even think the title might have been copied incorrectly and it was originally called ”Für Therese.” But no matter the identity of the fortunate beneficiary of this work’s dedication, we can all agree that it’s one of the most charming compositions for piano ever written. With its simple yet catchy melody and timeless beauty, Beethoven’s Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor has inspired countless reinterpretations.
Video Performance by Georgii Cherkin.
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.2, "Moonlight" by Ludwig Van Beethoven
In contrast to “Für Elise,” the Moonlight Sonata became a popular favorite during Beethoven’s lifetime and remains one of the most beloved compositions of his life’s work to this day. Beethoven wrote his Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor in his early thirties and dedicated it to Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, who studied piano with the composer. If you’ve ever taken piano lessons, been with someone taking piano lessons, or even just tried your hand at the keys to make some familiar music, you probably know the opening to the Moonlight Sonata very well.
Video Performance by Andrea Romano.
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
This symphony by Beethoven opens with perhaps the four most famous notes of all time – known to many simply as: da da da duuum!. Some critics have suggested that this opening represents the sound of Fate knocking at the door. We can’t know for sure what Beethoven had in mind when he wrote this timeless opening to his Symphony No. 5 in C minor – but what’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is that this piece easily ranks in the top 10 most iconic, reaching beyond its genre and making an appearance in films, advertising, and even pop songs.
Video Performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" by Ludwig van Beethoven
This piece is Beethoven’s final complete symphony. It was first performed in Vienna in 1824 and continues to be performed all over the world. The 9th Symphony marked the first time a major composer added voices to a symphony, opening a new door for creative expression and giving the human voice new power and placement as an instrument that belongs among the finest orchestra members, in the grandest compositions. Lots of listeners feel Beethoven “saved the best for last”, with the symphony’s final movement based on the Ode to Joy. Whatever your favorite moment is, it’s clear that Beethoven’s Choral Symphony is groundbreaking, powerful, and truly iconic.
Video Performance by London Symphony Orchestra.
"Ave Maria" by Charles Gounod
When a thirty-something Charles Gounod decided to improvise a melody for the “Ave Maria” text, he designed it to be superimposed over a well-established keyboard piece: Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, from Book I of J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Written for solo voice and piano, Gounod’s “Ave Maria” is also frequently performed in a wide array of instrumental arrangements. We think this composition is a stunning example of how borrowing from one of the best, and repurposing with great talent and thoughtfulness, can result in something both new and familiar, and altogether extraordinary.
Video Performance by Maria Callas.
"Messiah" by George Frideric Handel
It is difficult to put into words just what makes Handel’s Messiah iconic. This Baroque oratorio, originally composed to be performed in celebration of the Christian Easter holiday, is now a near-permanent fixture during the Christmas season as well, and its artistic power expands well beyond any specific holiday or faith. From its memorable melodies to its celebrated choruses, Messiah is a grand and radiant display of the power of classical music to move humanity, and share stories as no other art form can.
Video performance by Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The incandescently brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed music for 30 of his 35 years, and today his name is known by nearly everyone in the world. Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) is arguably his most recognizable work, especially its first movement. Outside of the concert hall and classical recordings, you’re likely to hear it pacifying phone users on hold and to sell a dizzying array of products. With his infamous sense of humor, the composer may have had quite a laugh at this!
Video performance by Slovak Chamber Orchestra.
"The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II
Known even in his day as “The Waltz King”, Johann Strauss is a somewhat example of a classical composer who attained the equivalent of modern rock-star acclaim in his lifetime. The Blue Danube* is the best-known of his works—a significant ranking as Strauss’ written repertoire includes 500+ pieces of dance music (waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, etc.) plus several operettas and a ballet. But even casual listeners unfamiliar with the composer will recognize this piece as the epitome of a waltz—and so we also rank it among the top ten most iconic pieces.
* aka An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314
Video performance by Zubin Mehta & the Vienna Philharmonic.
"Introduction, or Sunrise," from Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 by Richard Strauss
Richard and Johann Strauss were not related, but they share a posthumous debt to Stanley Kubrick, who included Johann’s most famous piece (see above) and Richard Strauss’ Einleitung (Introduction) in the soundtrack of his now-iconic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Since the film, The Einleitung* has been widely used in pop culture and advertising. It can’t be denied that this is some of the most compelling and engaging music ever written—but it is only the beginning of an astounding musical experience.
* aka Einleitung, oder Sonnenaufgang
Video performance by the New York Philharmonic.
Honorable Mentions
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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music
17 June 2022, 10:10 | Updated: 22 February 2023, 17:02
The 15 most famous tunes in classical music
By Sofia Rizzi
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Here are some of the world’s most famous classical music melodies and everything you need to know about them.
There’s nothing more annoying than humming a tune but not knowing what it’s called or where it’s from. Fear not – here are some of the most famous tunes from the history of classical music, complete with all the background information you need.
Read more: 30 of the greatest classical music composers of all time
Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
The official name of this piece is the Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major, and it was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787. Mozart himself gave the piece its nickname, when he jotted this name down in the log book he kept detailing all the music he wrote.
The music has been used in Charlie's Angels – Full Throttle, Alien, Ace Ventura and There's Something About Mary, as well as in countless TV programmes and adverts. It also featured prominently in the film Amadeus about the composer himself.
Read more: 10 pieces of classical music that will 100% change your life
Mozart, Eine kleine Nachtmusik KV 525
Beethoven – Für Elise
This piece was never published during Beethoven’s lifetime and it wasn't even discovered until forty years after his death.
As a result, no one’s quite sure who the Elise of the title was… and some musicologists even think the title might have been copied incorrectly and it was originally called ‘Für Therese’.
But whoever the lucky recipient of this piece was, we can all agree that it’s one of the most charming pieces for piano ever written.
Due to the music’s simple yet catchy melody, there have been countless reinterpretations of the piece including a cubist rendition and a jazzy cover.
Read more: Beethoven’s 20 greatest works of all time
Lang Lang 'Für Elise' (live at The Global Awards 2019)
Puccini – 'O mio babbino caro' from Gianni Schicchi
There might be uncontacted tribes in the Amazon who haven't heard this piece, but there can't be many other people in the world who wouldn't recognise this famous aria by Puccini.
It comes from his opera Gianni Schicchi, a one-act opera all about the lengths one family will go to to make sure they inherit money from an elderly relative. An unlikely source for a melody that has become famous as one of the most romantic ever writtten…
‘O mio babbino caro’ is performed by young Lauretta, who is pleading with her father to allow her to marry Rinuccio, the man she loves. And it’s fame has far outstripped that of the opera.
It features on the soundtracks for Downton Abbey, Captain Correlli’s Mandolin, A Room with a View, and the list goes on.
Read more: 15 most famous opera songs and arias
O mio babbino caro performed by Susanna Hurrell
J.S. Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor
This piece by Bach might not have the catchiest title, but we guarantee you'll know the famous opening.
It has become associated with scary moments in horror films, perhaps because it famously made an appearance in the opening credits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931).
Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor - Amy Turk
Beethoven – Symphony No.5 in C minor
This symphony by Beethoven opens with perhaps the four most famous chords of all time – the famous “da da da duuum”. Some critics have suggested that this opening represents the sound of Fate knocking at the door.
Who knows if that's what Beethoven had in mind – but what’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is that this piece has come so famous it’s even featured in pop songs.
Read more: The 15 greatest symphonies of all time
Beethoven's 5th, conducted by a 3-year-old boy
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons is actually a group of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Each gives a musical expression to a season of the year – listen out for the chattering teeth in Winter, the dramatic storm in summer, and the arrival of the hunt in autumn.
All four of the concertos have become world famous. In fact, you may well have even heard this piece being used as a ringtone!
Vivaldi's 'Winter' from the Arctic Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Bizet – ‘Carmen’
Bizet's opera Carmen from 1875 is jam-packed with catchy tunes – from the 'Toreador's Song' to the 'Habanera' and the aria 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle' to the Overture itself.
Bizet's music has appeared most recently in the Pixar film Up. Sesame Street also did a pretty epic cover, not to forget Tom and Jerry's homage.
What many might not know is that Carmen was a pretty groundbreaking opera in the 19th century. Bizet was seen as quite the rebel for having set his music to such a risqué plot. But the opera has gone on to become one of the most successful ever written.
Read more: The 20 greatest operas ever written
Melodica Men play Carmen
Johann Strauss II – The Blue Danube
The Blue Danube is the commonly used name for Johann Strauss II’s waltz By the Beautiful Blue Danube. The Viennese connections with this song has made it almost an unofficial national anthem for Austria. However, film lovers might recognise it from Stanley Kubrick’s epic film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), where it's used in the stunning opening sequence.
2001 Space Odyssey - Blue Danube
Ravel – Boléro
This tune was made famous when it was used by Torvill and Dean for their gold-medal-winning 1984 Olympic performance.
Ravel’s music was actually originally composed as a ballet for the Russian dance Ida Rubinstein, so its rise to 20th-century fame through Torvill and Dean’s ice skating routine isn’t far from what the composer intended!
Read more: Four cellists play Ravel’s Bolero on one cello, in acrobatic classical masterpiece
Torvill & Dean Bolero 1984 Olympic Winning Routine
Delibes – ‘Flower Duet’ from Lakmé
The ‘Flower Duet’ is from Léo Delibes’ opera Lakmé and the composer is a bit of a one-hit wonder. But that one hit has become a super hit – this duet is now one of the most famous ever written. It is traditionally sung by a soprano and mezzo-soprano but its rise to fame has resulted in many different interpretations of the song.
This is by far the most famous section of the opera, and the duet might be best known as the soundtrack to a very memorable British Airways advert.
Johannesburg Opera singers perform incredible duet of Lakme on TikTok
Grieg – ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ from Peer Gynt Suite
Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite was originally written as incidental music for a production of Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. But he later turned his music into two suites, which have become some of his best known work.
This movement is particularly famous because of its incredibly catchy main theme. Modern pop and rock bands including Electric Light Orchestra, The Who and Savatage have used the melody in their music, and it has also been used for many years by the British theme park Alton Towers as a sort of theme tune, appearing in their adverts and on their YouTube videos.
Line Rider - In the Hall of the Mountain King
Mozart – Overture from The Marriage of Figaro
The melodies in this opera overture have been used time and time again in films, TV shows, adverts and even pop music. In the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory you’ll hear Willy Wonka opening the doors to his chocolate factory by playing the music from this overture on a miniature piano.
The Marriage of Figaro tells the story of Figaro and Susanna, who work for the Count and Countess Almaviva, and whose plans to get married hit one or two obstacles along the way… It is one of the most frequently performed operas of all time.
Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro Overture (K.492) - Wiener Symphoniker - Fabio Luisi (HD)
Puccini – ‘Nessun Dorma’ from Turandot
Puccini’s opera aria ‘Nessun dorma’ was brought to a global audience when it was used as the anthem for the 1990 World Cup in Italy, in a recording by the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
It actually comes from Puccini's final opera Turandot, which was left unfinished when he died. It tells the story of the brutal princess Turandot and her murderous reign.
Today, the piece has become a classic in the world of TV talent shows. Paul Potts, who won the first series of Britain's Got Talent, made this his calling-card aria
Andrea Bocelli - ‘Nessun Dorma’ (live at The Global Awards 2018)
Prokofiev – ‘Dance of the Knights’ from Romeo and Juliet
You may well recognise this if you’re a fan of The Apprentice… The television series chose this section from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet as its theme music.
The ballet tells the tragic story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers and the war waged between the rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets. So it’s no surprise that this centrepiece of the ballet is one of the most dramatic pieces of music ever written. Nor that the producers of The Apprentice wanted some of that drama for their theme music.
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, No 13 Dance of the Knights (Valery Gergiev, LSO)
Rossini – Overture from ‘William Tell’
The finale of this overture is instantly recognisable for its galloping rhythm and trumpet solos. It reached an international audience when it was used as the theme music for The Lone Ranger films and television and radio shows.
But the music has since become almost a cliché as the soundtrack for car chases and zany antics. And it's also featured in countless ads
Rossini’s opera doesn’t actually have any other well-known melodies. And this section of the overture, called The March of the Swiss Soldiers, doesn’t even make another appearance in the five-hour long opera.
Rossini William Tell Overture Final
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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music
17 June 2022, 10:10 | Updated: 22 February 2023, 17:02
Here are some of the world’s most famous classical music melodies and everything you need to know about them.
There’s nothing more annoying than humming a tune but not knowing what it’s called or where it’s from. Fear not – here are some of the most famous tunes from the history of classical music, complete with all the background information you need.
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Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
The official name of this piece is the , and it was composed by in 1787. Mozart himself gave the piece its nickname, when he jotted this name down in the log book he kept detailing all the music he wrote.
The music has been used in Charlie's Angels – Full Throttle, Alien, Ace Ventura and There's Something About Mary, as well as in countless TV programmes and adverts. It also featured prominently in the film Amadeus about the composer himself.
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Beethoven – Für Elise
This piece was never published during ’s lifetime and it wasn't even discovered until forty years after his death.
As a result, … and some musicologists even think the title might have been copied incorrectly and it was originally called ‘Für Therese’.
But whoever the lucky recipient of this piece was, we can all agree that it’s one of the most charming pieces for piano ever written.
Due to the music’s simple yet catchy melody, there have been countless reinterpretations of the piece including a and a .
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Puccini – 'O mio babbino caro' from Gianni Schicchi
There might be uncontacted tribes in the Amazon who haven't heard this piece, but there can't be many other people in the world who wouldn't recognise this famous aria by .
It comes from his opera , a one-act opera all about the lengths one family will go to to make sure they inherit money from an elderly relative. An unlikely source for a melody that has become famous as one of the most romantic ever writtten…
‘O mio babbino caro’ is performed by young Lauretta, who is pleading with her father to allow her to marry Rinuccio, the man she loves. And it’s fame has far outstripped that of the opera.
It features on the soundtracks for Downton Abbey, Captain Correlli’s Mandolin, A Room with a View, and the list goes on.
Read more:
J.S. Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor
This piece by might not have the catchiest title, but we guarantee you'll know the famous opening.
It has become associated with scary moments in horror films, perhaps because it famously made an appearance in the opening credits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931).
Beethoven – Symphony No.5 in C minor
This symphony by opens with perhaps the four most famous chords of all time – the famous “da da da duuum”. Some critics have suggested that this opening represents the sound of Fate knocking at the door.
Who knows if that's what Beethoven had in mind – but what’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is that this piece has come so famous .
Read more:
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons is actually a group of four violin concertos by . Each gives a musical expression to a season of the year – listen out for the chattering teeth in Winter, the dramatic storm in summer, and the arrival of the hunt in autumn.
All four of the concertos have become world famous. In fact, you may well have even heard this piece being used as a ringtone!
Bizet – ‘Carmen’
's opera Carmen from 1875 is jam-packed with catchy tunes – from the 'Toreador's Song' to the 'Habanera' and the aria 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle' to the Overture itself.
Bizet's music has appeared most recently in the Pixar film Sesame Street also did a pretty epic , not to forget Tom and Jerry's .
What many might not know is that Carmen was a pretty groundbreaking opera in the 19th century. Bizet was seen as quite the rebel for having set his music to such a risqué plot. But the opera has gone on to become one of the most successful ever written.
Read more:
Johann Strauss II – The Blue Danube
The Blue Danube is the commonly used name for ’s waltz . The Viennese connections with this song has made it almost an unofficial national anthem for Austria. However, film lovers might recognise it from Stanley Kubrick’s epic film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), where it's used in the stunning opening sequence.
Ravel – Boléro
This tune was made famous when it was used by Torvill and Dean for their gold-medal-winning 1984 Olympic performance.
’s music was actually originally composed as a ballet for the Russian dance Ida Rubinstein, so its rise to 20th-century fame through Torvill and Dean’s ice skating routine isn’t far from what the composer intended!
Read more:
Delibes – ‘Flower Duet’ from Lakmé
The ‘Flower Duet’ is from ’ opera and the composer is a bit of a one-hit wonder. But that one hit has become a super hit – this duet is now one of the most famous ever written. It is traditionally sung by a soprano and mezzo-soprano but its rise to fame has resulted in many different interpretations of the song.
This is by far the most famous section of the opera, and the duet might be best known as the soundtrack to a very memorable British Airways advert.
Grieg – ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ from Peer Gynt Suite
’s was originally written as incidental music for a production of Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. But he later turned his music into two suites, which have become some of his best known work.
This movement is particularly famous because of its incredibly catchy main theme. Modern pop and rock bands including Electric Light Orchestra, The Who and Savatage have used the melody in their music, and it has also been used for many years by the British theme park Alton Towers as a sort of theme tune, appearing in their adverts and on their YouTube videos.
Mozart – Overture from The Marriage of Figaro
The melodies in this opera overture have been used time and time again in films, TV shows, adverts and even pop music. In the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory you’ll hear Willy Wonka opening the doors to his chocolate factory by playing the music from this overture on a miniature piano.
tells the story of Figaro and Susanna, who work for the Count and Countess Almaviva, and whose plans to get married hit one or two obstacles along the way… It is one of the most frequently performed operas of all time.
Puccini – ‘Nessun Dorma’ from Turandot
’s opera aria ‘’ was brought to a global audience when it was used as the anthem for the 1990 World Cup in Italy, in a recording by the legendary tenor .
It actually comes from Puccini's final opera Turandot, which was left unfinished when he died. It tells the story of the brutal princess Turandot and her murderous reign.
Today, the piece has become a classic in the . who won the first series of Britain's Got Talent, made this his calling-card aria
Prokofiev – ‘Dance of the Knights’ from Romeo and Juliet
You may well recognise this if you’re a fan of The Apprentice… The television series chose this section from ’s as its theme music.
The ballet tells the tragic story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers and the war waged between the rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets. So it’s no surprise that this centrepiece of the ballet is one of the most dramatic pieces of music ever written. Nor that the producers of The Apprentice wanted some of that drama for their theme music.
Rossini – Overture from ‘William Tell’
The finale of is instantly recognisable for its galloping rhythm and trumpet solos. It reached an international audience when it was used as the theme music for The Lone Ranger films and television and radio shows.
But the music has since become almost a cliché as the soundtrack for car chases and zany antics. And it's also featured in countless ads
’s opera doesn’t actually have any other well-known melodies. And this section of the overture, called The March of the Swiss Soldiers, doesn’t even make another appearance in the five-hour long opera.
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