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    A piece inextricably associated with love and marriage is Pachelbel’s Canon. Exactly how this 17th century piece came to be ubiquitous in 21st century wedding ceremonies remains something of a mystery. This canon is not, strictly speaking, a bridal march. However, with the steady, regular pulse of the cello, radiant harmonies and soaring melodies, ...

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    Of all Chopin’s nocturnes this one really sticks in the mind. In its first iteration the tender main theme is enchanting in its simplicity. With every repetition Chopin ornaments this theme more and more until the melody falls, tumbles and dances. Many pianists drench this piece in rubato, giving it a wistful, dreamy quality. Just perfect for a rom...

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    ‘Oh beautiful night, oh night of love’ begins Offenbach’s famous ‘Barcolle’. This piece from Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman, probably one of the most popular duets in opera, opens the third act of the opera which is set in Venice. Traditionally a ‘barcolle’ is a folk song sung by gondoliers. Its characteristic, lilting 6/8 time signature gives the im...

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    The famous ‘love theme’ from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overturedelivers oodles of euphoria, bliss and romance. This melody undulates and twists like an emotional rollercoaster: it begins, with soaring, passionate strings, before plunging into despair, with touches of minor tonality, before recovering, stronger and more passionate than before. ...

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    Nothing says romance quite like opera and Puccini was quite the grand master of the genre. This particular moment, ‘Oh Lovely Girl’ from La Bohèmeconcludes the first act and is one of the most romantic duets in the repertoire. For protagonists Mimi and Rodolfo, this is their epiphany, the shining moment of realisation that each loves the other. The...

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