Tchaikovsky
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
"A sweeping, turbulent orchestral drama containing the most famous love theme ever written."
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Deeply heartbroken and struggling with his own forbidden loves, Tchaikovsky poured his soul into this 1870 masterpiece. The soaring, achingly beautiful love theme has become the universal cinematic soundtrack for romantic passion.
Era
Romantic
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Fiery
Melancholy