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Topic: Unrequited love.
From novel to play to ballet.
It has stood the test of time.
Exhilarating, dreamy and exotic.
Bold, triumphant, and celebratory.
It can bring you to tears.
Its iconic opening became a Classical hit.
Recognized by its melody.
Inspired by a supernatural creature.
By the master of the English pastoral style.
By a musical genius.
From a landscape-inspired collection.
In one of the most cheerful of all musical forms.
Pays tribute to an ancient city.
Based on a famous classic fairy tale filled with magic spells.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful and historic sites in Spain.
From an animated cold season classic.
Very familiar - even if you don't know it by name.
Musical depiction of Midsummer mayhem.
Just what you need after a horrible day.
Composer unknown.
From a not so well-known opera.
A 20th century take on a form that has stood the test of time.
Very popular in its time, yet placed on the endangered musical instrument list.
With the sound of rebirth and renewal.
A prayer is answered - with a twist.
Originally part of a worship service.
Sung by a womanizing Duke.
Inspired by two short 18th century poems.
Early and intermediate piano students learn to play this one.
A musical message of hope in the face of uncertainty.
Episode Notes An evil mother threatens her daughter.
Episode Notes Children search for their lost parents.
It made its composer famous in America and throughout the world.
A fictional Spanish character.
Filled with carefree spirited tunes and a popular song with variations.
The beginning of a royal visit.
Helpful spirit warrior maidens.
Delightful tunes, lively rhythms and a sense of humor.
One of the most frequently parodied pieces of classical music.