Sergei Rachmaninoff'sThirteen Preludes, Op. 32

This week we are featuring Sergei Rachmaninoff's Thirteen Preludes, Op.32 for your listening pleasure. These works are brought to you courtesy of Musopen, a website which hosts musical pieces in the public domain.

Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 No. 5

Prelude in G Sharp Minor, Op. 32 No. 12

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Selected Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Public Domian Mp3s

Our spotlight on public domain music this week is focused on Tchaikovsky's 1812 and Romeo and Juliet overtures. These works are hosted by Musopen, a website dedicated to distributing works that are in the public domain.

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1812 Overture

Romeo and Juliet Overture

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Joseph Haydn's Sonata No. 13 in G Major, Hob. XVI. 6 (Free MP3!)

Our spotlight on public domain music this week is focused on Joseph Haydn's Sonata No. 13 in G Major. This piece is hosted by Musopen, a website dedicated to distributing works that are in the public domain.

Sonata No. 13 in G Major, Hob. XVI. 6 - I. Allegro
Sonata No. 13 in G Major, Hob. XVI. 6 - II. Minuet
Sonata No. 13 in G Major, Hob. XVI. 6 - III. Adagio
Sonata No. 13 in G Major, Hob. XVI. 6 - IV. Finale. Allegro molto

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Free MP3 Download of the Week: Double Concerto by Johannes Brahm

Conducting legal research can be a bit taxing at times. With so many boolean queries to create and countless cases to read through, its nice to have a distraction now and then. That is why we feature public domain courtesy of Musopen every week. Take a moment today to sit back and enjoy Brahms's 'Double Concerto'!

Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102 'Double Concerto' - I. Allegro

Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102 'Double Concerto' - II. Andante

Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102 'Double Concerto' - III. Vivace non troppo

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Free Download of the Week: Chopin's Nocturne No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op. 9

In the mood for a more melancholy tune? Take advantage of music in the public domain and download this beautiful piece by Chopin, courtesy of Musopen.com.

Click to download Chopin's Nocturne No.1 in B Flat Minor, Op.9

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Camille Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1 (Free Mp3!)

Our spotlight on public domain music this week is focused on Camille Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1. This piece is hosted by Musopen, a website dedicated to distributing works that have lost their copyright to the general public.

You can download the mp3s here or through the direct links below:

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 - I. Allegro non troppo

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 - II. Allegretto con moto

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 - III. (Tempo primo)

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata (Free Mp3!)

At Fastcase we're excited to begin offering a weekly feature focusing on copyright free music. This week we are bringing you Beethoven Moonlight Sonata courtesy of Musopen. Many works exisit in the public domain but finding copyright free performances can be quite the arduous task. Musopen's mission is to set music free and they've done a great job at creating a platform to find not only mp3s of performances but sheet music accompaniment as well.

Each week we'll showcase a piece that you can download without incurring the wrath of the RIAA.

You can download the mp3s here or through the direct links below:

Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight, Op. 27 No. 2 - I. Adagio sostenuto

Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight, Op. 27 No. 2 - II. Allegretto

Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight, Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto


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