peaceful piano pieces
Peaceful piano pieces consist of classical piano concertos and sonatas. Piano concertos and sonatas are some of the most beloved and emotionally evocative works in classical music, creating a wonderful exploration of the instrument.
Piano concertos create a rich dialogue between the piano soloist and the orchestra. To find a peaceful piano piece, you can identify the vibe of a classical work by its title. Here is a breakdown with the example of Beethoven’s
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
For peaceful piano concertos, the second movement is usually where you'll find more serene moments. Beyond tempo, factors like style, culture, and period also shape the mood.
I’ll start with my favorite peaceful piano concertos composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. This playlist is of his second movements, which I would describe as more beautifully peaceful than relaxing peaceful. Beethoven was 23 when he composed the first four of his five piano concertos, giving warmth, richness, and delight to every musical phrase.
The last piece in the playlist is the second movement from his 8th piano sonata. Piano sonatas feature the piano and are often more introspective, allowing for a more personal connection with the music's story.
Here is a sample of composers and their peaceful piano pieces:
Mozart
Beethoven
Schubert
Chopin
Schumann
Liszt
Brahms
Tchaikovsky
Debussy
Rachmaninoff
piano concerto no. 21 in C major, K. 467: II. andante
piano sonata no. 14 in C sharp minor, op. 27/2 "Moonlight Sonata": I. adagio sostenuto
4 Impromptus, op. 90, D. 899: no. 3 in G flat major: andante <3
piano concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 21: II. larghetto <3
piano concerto in A minor, op. 54: II. andantino grazioso
3 Sonetti di Petrarca, S. 158: no. 1, Sonetto CIV
4 Ballades, op. 10: no. 4 in B major, andante con moto
piano concerto no. 3 in E flat major, op. 75, TH.65: II. andante
Deux arabesques, L. 66: no. 1 in E major, andantino con moto
piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18: II. adagio sostenuto
I hope this is a good introduction or continuation to create your own peaceful piano playlist. If you would like to listen and draw, I vlogged some peaceful piano pieces in ss: spas 3.
February 2nd, 2025
