Musical Selections for Brief Music Listening Experiences
The majority of these music suggestions come from the Western classical repertoire.
Suggested music for imaging experiences:
- Ravel, Daphnis and Chloe; Introduction and Allegro
- Vaughan Williams, Variations on the theme of Greensleeves; Rhosymedre
- Debussy, Afternoon of a Faun; Dances Sacred and Profane
- Pierne, Concertpiece for Harp and Orchestra
- Holst, The Planets: Venus, Neptune, Jupiter
- Copland, Appalachian Spring
- Respighi, The Pines of Rome
- Warlock, Pieds-en-l'air
Suggested music for release of feelings:
Anger, frustration:
- Holst, The Planets: Mars
- Bach, Passacaglia and Fugue in C, orchestra transcription
- Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition: Baba Yaga and the Great Gates of Kiev
Sadness, grief:
- Marcello, Oboe Concerto in C minor
- Rodrigo, Concerto de Aranjuez, Adagio
Longing, reminiscing:
- Grainger, Danny Boy
- Satie, Gymnopedie #3
- Massanet, Meditation from Thais
Nurturing, comforting:
- Villa-lobos, Bachianas Brasilieras, No. 5
- Canteloube, Songs of the Auvergne: Brezairola
- Haydn, Cello Concerto in C, Adagio
Suggested music for spiritual upliftment:
- Vaughan Williams, Variations on a Theme of Tallis; Lark Ascending
- Brahms, German Requiem
- Bach, B minor Mass
- Beethoven, Symphony #9; Piano Concerto #5
- Brahms, Piano Concerto #2
- Elgar, Enigma Variations #'s 8 and 9
- Faure, Requiem
- Durufle, Requiem
Suggested music for relaxation:
- Kelly, Seapeace; Perennials
- Deuter, Ecstasy; Land of Enchantment
- Jones, M., After the Rain
- Lind Institute collection: Relax with the Classics