Cherishing awe/Awesome Music

Awe-inspiring musical works can vary depending on individual taste, but here's a list of compositions that are often considered powerful and capable of evoking a sense of awe:


 * 1) Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla
 * 2) * Used in experiments studying the effects of awe.
 * 3) Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
 * 4) * Especially the final movement, "Ode to Joy."
 * 5) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem in D minor, K. 626
 * 6) * Mozart's final and incomplete work, known for its emotional intensity.
 * 7) Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
 * 8) * A famous organ piece known for its grandiosity.
 * 9) Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C minor "Resurrection"
 * 10) * Mahler's symphonies are often monumental, and the second is particularly powerful.
 * 11) Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries
 * 12) * An excerpt from his opera "Die Walküre," known for its dramatic and powerful orchestration.
 * 13) Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32
 * 14) * Especially "Mars, the Bringer of War" and "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity."
 * 15) Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 8 in C minor
 * 16) * Bruckner's symphonies, in general, are known for their grand scale and emotional depth.
 * 17) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture, Op. 49
 * 18) * Particularly the finale with cannons and chimes.
 * 19) Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
 * 20) * A deeply emotional and moving composition.
 * 21) Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel
 * 22) * Minimalist and contemplative, Pärt's work often elicits a sense of awe.
 * 23) John Williams - Theme from Jurassic Park
 * 24) * Film scores can also be awe-inspiring, and this piece is a great example.
 * 25) Hans Zimmer - Interstellar Soundtrack
 * 26) * Particularly the tracks "No Time for Caution" and "Mountains."
 * 27) Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune
 * 28) * A beautifully expressive piano piece that can create a serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere.
 * 29) Philip Glass - Koyaanisqatsi
 * 30) * The repetitive yet evolving nature of this minimalist soundtrack can be mesmerizing and awe-inducing.
 * 31) Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
 * 32) * This work for string orchestra has a lush and expansive quality that can be deeply moving.
 * 33) Eric Whitacre - Lux Aurumque
 * 34) * Whitacre's choral compositions, in general, are known for their ethereal beauty, and this piece is no exception.
 * 35) Sergei Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
 * 36) * Especially the second movement, which is known for its emotional depth.
 * 37) Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op. 36
 * 38) * Each variation in this orchestral work showcases a different aspect of Elgar's compositional skill and emotional range.
 * 39) Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians
 * 40) * A minimalist masterpiece that unfolds gradually, creating a mesmerizing and awe-inspiring experience.
 * 41) Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche
 * 42) * Einaudi's contemporary piano compositions, including this one, often evoke a contemplative and emotional response.
 * 43) George Frideric Handel - Messiah
 * 44) * Particularly the "Hallelujah" chorus, which is renowned for its power and majesty.
 * 45) Claudio Monteverdi - Vespers of 1610 (Vespro della Beata Vergine)
 * 46) * A masterful choral and orchestral work that showcases the grandeur of the Baroque era.
 * 47) Ottorino Respighi - Pines of Rome
 * 48) * The final movement, "Pines of the Appian Way," is especially known for its triumphant and awe-inspiring quality.
 * 49) George Frideric Handel - "Israel in Egypt"
 * 50) * Especially the closing section
 * 51) Johann Sebastian Bach - "B Minor Mass"
 * 52) * Entire Work, with a focus on the Gloria
 * 53) Franz Joseph Haydn - "The Creation"
 * 54) * Part I - "Let there be light"
 * 55) Ludwig van Beethoven - "Missa Solemnis"
 * 56) * Sanctus
 * 57) Richard Wagner - "Die Meistersinger"
 * 58) * Overture and Act III
 * 59) Claude Debussy - "La Mer"
 * 60) * First Movement - "De l'aube à midi sur la mer"
 * 61) Maurice Ravel - "Daphnis et Chloe"
 * 62) * Opening Scene
 * 63) Igor Stravinsky - "The Firebird"
 * 64) * Berceuse and Finale
 * 65) Richard Strauss - "Alpine Symphony"
 * 66) * Part VI - "At the Summit"

These compositions span different genres and styles, but they are known for their ability to evoke powerful emotions, including awe. Keep in mind that personal preferences play a significant role in how individuals perceive and respond to music.