100 Must-Have German Classics

The Valkyrie, Act III: Ride of the Valkyries

Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Richard Wagner

Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei

Robert Schumann, Budapest Strings

21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Johannes Brahms

Songs Without Words, Op. 62: No. 6, "Spring Song"

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Jeno Jando

Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air

Johann Sebastian Bach, German Bach Solists

Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla Hornpipe

George Frideric Handel, Budapest Strings, Budapest Wind Ensemble

Canon in D Major

Johann Pachelbel, Berliner Kammerorchester

Suite in D Major for Two Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: V. Fanfare

Wolfgang Basch, Georg Philipp Telemann, German Bach Soloists, Albert Oesterle

Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II: Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph Willibald Gluck

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Wedding March

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op.27: No. 2, "Moonlight Sonata": I. Adagio sostenuto

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Evelyne Dubourg

Tsar and Carpenter, Act III: Dance of the Clogs

Albert Lortzing, Bratislava Philharmonic Orchestra

The Merry Widows of Windsor, Act III: Moon Choir

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Bulgarian National Choir, Otto Nicolai

Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, "Italian": I. Allegro vivace

Philharmonia Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Scenes of Childhood, Op. 15: I. Of Foreign Lands and People

Robert Schumann, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Evelyne Dubourg

Der Freischütz, Act III: Bridal Chorus - "Wir winden dir den Jungfernkranz"

Carl Maria Von Weber & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra & Bulgarian National Choir & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor

Johannes Brahms, Prague Festival Orchestra

Songs Without Words, Op. 62: No. 5, "The Venetian Gondola"

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Jeno Jando

Hänsel and Gretel, Act I: Overture

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Engelbert Humperdinck

A Night in Granada, Act II: Chorus - "Schon die Abendglocken klangen"

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Bulgarian National Choir, Conradin Kreutzer

Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso

Robert Schumann, Heidrun Holtmann, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

Evening Song

Johann Gabriel Rheinberger, Ernö Sebestyen, Andreas Juffinger

Tannhäuser, WWV. 70, Act II: Entrance of the Guests at Wartburg - "Freudig begrüßen wir die edle Halle"

Richard Wagner, Chor Der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Orchester Der Bayerischen Staatsoper

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Notturno

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Martha, Act I: Overture

Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Friedrich Von Flotow

16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 15 in A-Flat Major

Johannes Brahms, Evelyne Dubourg

Der Freischütz, Act II: Huntsmen's Chorus - "Was gleicht wohl auf Erden"

Carl Maria Von Weber & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra & Bulgarian National Choir & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. Adagio

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Max Bruch, Miklos Szenthelyi

Le Prophete: Coronation March

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Giacomo Meyerbeer

Song Without Words, Op. 109

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Miklos Perenyi, Zoltán Kocsis

Minuet in G Major, WoO 10: No. 2

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Budapest Strings & Budapest Strings

Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. Menuet and Badinerie

Johann Sebastian Bach, German Bach Solists

Xerxes, HWV 40, Act I: Largo - "Ombra mai Fu"

Budapest Strings, George Frederic Handel

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, Act II: Scherzo

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Janos Kovacs

Rondo a Capriccio in G Major, Op. 129, "Rage Over a Lost Penny"

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Jeno Jando

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Johann Sebastian Bach, Frank Berger, Hans-dieter Weber

Solomon, HWV 67, Act III: Sinfonia - "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"

George Frideric Handel, Orchestra Of St. John's Smith Square

Suite in D Major for Two Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: III. Air

Wolfgang Basch, Georg Philipp Telemann, German Bach Soloists, Albert Oesterle

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Kammerorchester

Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi

Album for the Young, Op. 68: X. The Happy Farmer, Returning from Work

Robert Schumann, Evelyne Dubourg

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro Non Troppo

Johannes Brahms, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Songs Without Words, Duetto in F Major, Op. 38: No. 6

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Jeno Jando

Fidelio, Op. 72b: Overture

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Budapest Symphony Orchestra

The Tales of Hoffmann, Act II: Barcarole - "Schöne Nacht, du Liebesnacht"

Jacques Offenbach, Cologne Radio Orchestra, Cologne Radio Chorus, Elisabeth Steiner, Elisabeth Werres

Still wie die Nacht, Op. 326: No. 27

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Carl Bohm, Werner Hollweg

Scenes from the Forest, Op. 82: IX. Farewell

Robert Schumann, Evelyne Dubourg

Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op.56, "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo

Philharmonia Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Lohengrin, WWV 75: Overture

Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Richard Wagner

Waldandacht, Op. 211: No. 3

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Werner Hollweg, Franz Abt

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act III: Fairy's Choir

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Bulgarian National Choir, Otto Nicolai

6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: II. Intermezzo in A Major

Johannes Brahms, Jeno Jando

Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica": IV. Finale - Allegro molto

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Waldszenen, Op. 82: III. Einsame Blumen

Robert Schumann, Evelyne Dubourg

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, Act III: Intermezzo

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Fidelio, Op. 72, Act I: March

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Budapest Symphony Orchestra

6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: V. Romance in F Major

Johannes Brahms, Dénes Várjon

Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R 20: III. Scherzo

Budapest Strings, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Der Wildschütz: Overture

Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra, Albert Lortzing

Ave Maria

Männerchor Des Rundfunkchores Leipzig, Franz Abt

Rinaldo, Act II: Rinaldo's Aria - "Lascia ch'io pianga"

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, George Frederic Handel, Werner Hollweg

Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo

Johann Sebastian Bach, Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble

Coriolan Overture, Op. 62

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Budapest Symphony Orchestra

Song Without Words in E Major, Op. 19: No. 1

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Jeno Jando

Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act III: Prelude and Bride Chorus - "Treulich Gefuhrt"

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Wagner, Bulgarian National Choir

Der Barbier von Bagdad (The Barber of Bagdad): Overture

Peter Cornelius, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

Fidelio, Op.72, Act I: No. 10, Prisoner's Chorus - "O welche Lust"

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra & Bulgarian National Choir & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

3 Romances, Op. 28: No. 2 in F-Sharp Major

Robert Schumann, Evelyne Dubourg

Orpheus in the Underworld, Act I: Overture

Jaqcues Offenbach, Rundfunkorchester Köln

Euryanthe, Act II: Huntsmen's Chorus - "Die Tale dampfen"

Carl Maria Von Weber & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra & Bulgarian National Choir & Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Tannhäuser, Act III: Pilgrim's Choir - "Begluckt darf nun dich"

Richard Wagner, Bratislava Phlharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava Philharmonic Chorus

21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D-Flat Major

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Johannes Brahms

Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante

Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastorale": III. Allegro - Peasant's Merrymaking

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastorale": IV. Allegro - The Storm

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastorale": V. Allegretto - Shepherd's Song - Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Organ Concerto in F Major, HV 295, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale": II. Allegro

George Frederic Handel, Istvan Ella, Corelli Chamber Orchestra

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. Presto

Johann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Kammerorchester

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": II. Adagio Cantabile

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Istvan Szekely

So nimm denn meine Hände

Männerchor Des Rundfunkchores Leipzig, Friedrich Silcher

Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. "Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen"

Johannes Brahms, Prague Festival Orchestra, Prague Festival Chorus

St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: No. 36 Aria and Chorus - "Ach! Nun ist mein Jesu hin!"

Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Julia Hamari, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus

St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: No. 44, Chorale - "Wer hat dich so Geschlagen?"

Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus

Israel in Egypt: No. 6/7 Chorus - "He Sent a Thick Darkness"

Hungarian State Orchestra, George Frederic Handel, Budapest Chorus

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto

Ludwig Van Beethoven & Hungarian State Orchestra & Hungarian State Orchestra

Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: II. Aufschwung

Robert Schumann, Jeno Jando

Reverie au bord de la mer for Cello and Piano

Philharmonia Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, "Scottish": IV. Allegro maestoso assai

Prague Festival Orchestra, Jaqcues Offenbach, Svetlana Boteva

The Flying Dutchman, WWV. 63: Overture

Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Richard Wagner

Three Phantasie Pieces, Op. 12: III. Warum?

Robert Schumann, Jeno Jando

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso ma Non troppo vivace

Johannes Brahms, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Vesselin Eshkenasi

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, Act II: Fairy's March

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Tsar and Carpenter: Overture

Albert Lortzing, Bratislava Philharmonic Orchestra

Twilight of the Gods, Act III: Siegfried's Death and Funeral March

Richard Wagner, Sofia Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vassil Kazandjiew

Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38, "Spring": III. Scherzo - molto vivace

Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Schumann