I am opening this sort of poll to compile a small list of classical pieces that have the aforementioned characteristics and are intended for a somewhat "lay" audience (including unheard ones).
I was asked by a friend and I would like to discuss the subject with you (also by reading and sharing your own sensations) because I wouldn't want to rely solely on my own subjectivity in the hope of picking up at least a selection of pieces that meets her needs.
I forgot, instrumental music ... the preference is towards those pieces with the presence of piano or violin (let's say strings)
Thanks in advance to anyone who wants to share these listening experiences.
In addition to recalling many of Chopin's Waltzes and Mazurkas and many of Schumann's short pieces (Waldszenen, Kinderszenen for example), I suggest to you a gem from my hero DS, the Jazz Suite No. 2, truly amazing.
I forgot the Liebesliederwalzer (there is a 4-part choir but the piece is very impactful, and from the perspective of piano writing, it is wonderful to me).
I suggested Corelli's Concerti Grossi and something by Vivaldi... she was very satisfied. I promised myself, with a monthly deadline, to pass her something from every musical "era"....
I will see, thanks again to everyone for the suggestions and interest.
I am new to the forum, a recent piano strummer and amateur trombonist, trumpeter, and guitarist. I take the liberty of suggesting pieces that I think are very beautiful and quite diverse, much like my musical tastes:
Ravel's Bolero, there are a thousand versions including the Zappian one which, although irreverent, I like
