Expert: David Froom - 7/25/2006

Question
This is probably going to sound kind of weird. I need to know the title of a classical song. It was played on the piano. It is the song that always plays in movies or tv shows when two people are running towards each other with their arms open and its in slow motion. The camera flashed between the two people and this song plays in the background. If this makes sense can you tell me what the song is called? Thanks

Answer
Most typically, this is symphonic music, though sometimes played on the piano.  The "cliche" music to use for this is from Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" (a symphonic work, like an overture).  The whole work is maybe 15-20 minutes? It has the famous "love" theme come back over and over again, to represent places where Romeo and Juliet are with each other or thinking of each other.  The instance used in the place you are thinking of represents the characters now completely in love meeting each other in full embrace.  Take a listen to that piece.  I think you'll recognize the place.  You should be able to find a good recording of this work at your local library.

Happy listening,
David Froom