What I’m talking about here is formal classical music, in other words, orthodox art music.
There are too many classic classical music, or we can say that classical music is basically classic. Let’s talk in general first. If you want relatively quiet classical music, I think quietness is based on the premise that the melody is relatively beautiful. Baroque music is generally relatively stable. You can consider choosing some Baroque works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. There are many classic works. You may not like polyphonic music that is too monotonous. Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, the three major composers of the classical era, all have very good works. There were so many composers in the Romantic era that you had to choose carefully. The modernists after the 20th century advised not to listen yet.
The second movement of the concerto is usually Adagio, so it is basically very quiet. If the second movement
The following is the work I recommend, it may be slightly worse. , but at least it won’t be like Shostakovich’s. These melodies must be classic.
Joseph Bach
"Minuet and Scherzo" BWV 1067? This one is more lively, not quiet.
"G Aria on Strings" BWV 1068. Very classic, soft string music, and very quiet.
The best "Well-Tempered Clavier" is Gounod's "Ave Maria" with strings
Another: "The Art of Fugue" is quiet, but it's too monotonous for you It’s better not to listen to it
Handel
There are some good songs in "Water Music", such as the aria from the first suite (Suite #1 Air),
Others may not be able to meet your "quiet" needs, but they are quiet enough compared to the symphony.
Largo from Xerxes HWV 40
Albinoni
Adagio in G minor Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo used the piano version of this music for skating in the Olympics. It is recommended to listen to the harpsichord and orchestral music for a more emotional and quieter experience.
Vivaldi
Violin Concerto "The Four Seasons" If you think the first and third movements are too "quiet", the second movement is very beautiful.
Gluck
"Dance of the Spirits" If the flute solo sounds a bit monotonous, it is recommended to listen to the orchestral music.
Beethoven
"Moonlight"
"Für Elise"
Beethoven's works are all classic, no need to repeat them More explanation.
Mozart
You must have heard of "String Serenade in G Major".
Romanticism Era
The selections from the opera "Meditations" by Massenet are very melodious, soft and quiet.
The song "Morning" from Grieg's "Pierre Gynt" suite gives people a very refreshing feeling and is relatively quiet.
Schubert
"Ave Maria" is very pious and quiet. The piano version is a bit rigid, so I'd better listen to the orchestra version
"Serenade" Schubert Bert's serenade is a classic. Whether the violin or clarinet plays the main melody, it feels good and quiet.
The song "The Moment of Music" is slightly faster and can be considered relatively quiet.
Schumann
"Dream" This is a piece that many people know, elegant and quiet
Brahms
" "Waltz in A flat major" is very elegant. Although it has a slight ups and downs, it is definitely not turbulent.
"Lullaby" Lullaby, can you not be quiet? The melody is also very beautiful.
Liszt
"Dream of Love" is a very familiar piece, very quiet
Mendelssohn
"E minor" The second movement of "Violin Concerto" must be quiet. You can try listening to the first movement if you don't mind, but it is not necessarily "quiet".
The two melodies of "Songs Without Words", "Wings of Song" and "Song of Spring", are relatively beautiful and do not have very turbulent ups and downs
Bruch
The second movement of "Violin Concerto in G minor" is often compared with Mendelssohn's, as the style is similar.
Tchaikovsky
The cello version of "Andante Cantabile" makes people feel soothing and comfortable
If "Melody" is played with plucked strings The feeling is not very comfortable. It is recommended to listen to the violin, which is melodious and soft. A little bit choppy.
"June - Barcarolle" is low
"Waltz of the Flowers" in The Nutcracker is lively and elegant, with a little ups and downs, and overall relatively quiet
Saint-Sa?ns
The piano version of "The Swan" is a bit rigid, but it's best to listen to the cello version, which is very melodious.