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\"Top10_Films_ClasicalMusic\"<\/a>The greatest movies become even more memorable through musical scores. Classical tracks, in particular, help leave a mark in the hearts and minds of viewers. Classical scores range from *haunting to sweepingly emotional. Such tunes let movie buffs travel back in time when these popular films were first shown and entertained millions of movie goers.<\/p>\n

Some films not only feature rousing music but are about world-famous virtuosos or musical instruments. Following are 10 of the best films about classical music that are worth watching over and over again.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/td>\n1. Impromptu, 1991 – Among the top grossing films of its era, the intriguing movie features Hugh Grant as the Polish composer and pianistFrederic Chopin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n2. The Red Violin, 1988 \u2013 This is about the tragic story of a violin maker and his wife.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n3. Shine, 1996 \u2013 This multiple award-winning movie showcased the story of Davit Helfgott, the Australian piano prodigy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n4. Immortal Beloved, 1994 \u2013 The movietraces the life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven who became deaf as an adult. Despite his condition, he produced symphonies beyond compare.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n5. The Piano, 1993 \u2013 This movie used19th-century New Zealand as backdrop, and had Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin as lead actresses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n6. Watch Thirty Two ShortFilms About Glenn Gould, 1993 \u2013 This is a celebration of the life and works of Canadian pianist Glenn Herbert Gould.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n7. Amadeus, 1984 \u2013 This is an engaging movie aboutWolfgang \/Amadeus\/Mozart, as told by his sly rival Antonio Salier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n8. \/Tous les Matins du Monde, 1991 \u2013 The movie touches on the life of \/viola de gamba player Monsieur de Sainte Colombe. The title literally means \u201call the mornings in the world.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n9. Brief Encounter, 1945 \u2013 This movie is memorable both for its storyline and deeply touching music by Russian composer-cum-conductor and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. It is about how the paths of a middle class woman and a doctor crossed, leading to a doomed love affair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n10. A Night at the Opera, 1935 \u2013 Starring the Marx Brothers, the high grossing American comedy movie tells of how friends achieved success by humiliating their enemies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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