The Greatest Classical Music on iTunes, Ranked Weekly
Classical music spans centuries of human creativity, and the iTunes Top 100 Classical Songs Chart brings its finest moments together in one weekly ranking. Updated every week, this chart showcases the 100 best-selling classical tracks on iTunes — from Beethoven symphonies and Mozart piano sonatas to contemporary film scores with classical sensibilities.
Classical music is having a cultural renaissance, partly driven by streaming and the global popularity of game and film soundtracks. Artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang, Hilary Hahn, and Gustavo Dudamel are building new audiences, while composers like John Williams and Hans Zimmer blur the line between classical and cinematic. Pieces that once felt intimidating are finding millions of new listeners every year.
Whether you’re a longtime devotee of the concert hall or exploring classical music for the first time, the chart below is a welcoming starting point. Discover the full iTunes Top 100 Classical Songs, updated this week.
Chart updated this week on: 2026-08-04
1.
Perfect Symphony
Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli
December 15, 2017
2.
Experience
I Virtuosi Italiani & Daniel Hope
January 1, 2013
3.
Turandot, Act III: "Nessun dorma!"
Luciano Pavarotti, John Alldis Choir, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Zubin Mehta
January 1, 1973
4.
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
Yo-Yo Ma
January 1, 1983
5.
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Nearer My God to Thee (Arr. André Rieu) [feat. The Vrijthof Brass Players]
André Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra
November 15, 2024
6.
Dreamers
Maxime Verdoni & Cameron Segal
July 26, 2024
7.
Time To Say Goodbye
Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli
January 1, 1995
8.
The Prayer (feat. Céline Dion)
Andrea Bocelli
January 1, 1998
9.
And the Waltz Goes On
André Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra
September 30, 2011
10.
On The Nature Of Daylight
Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Philip Sheppard & Chris Worsey
February 23, 2004
11.
Air On a G String
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Frank Shipway
October 11, 2005
12.
A Thousand Years
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
13.
Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry, London Philharmonic Choir & The London Chorus
December 1, 2009
14.
Adagio for Strings
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
November 23, 2009
15.
Nuvole Bianche
Ludovico Einaudi
January 1, 2004
16.
Gospel Andante
Jon Batiste
17.
Black Suit Theme
London Music Works
November 15, 2024
18.
Can-Can
Johann Strauss Orchestra
October 1, 2007
19.
Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major
Arthur Rubinstein
January 1, 1967
20.
Alla Blues
Jon Batiste
May 8, 2026
21.
Shine
Jon Batiste
May 6, 2026
22.
Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight" in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No 2: I. Adagio sostenuto I
Ludwig van Beethoven & Mats Widlund
March 4, 2025
23.
Alla Turc Movement
Jon Batiste
May 8, 2026
24.
Facile-Batiste
Jon Batiste
May 22, 2026
25.
Baby, Can I Hold You Tonight
Tracy Chapman, José Molina, Orchestra Sinfonica Italiana & Luciano Pavarotti
January 1, 2000
26.
Time to Say Goodbye
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Hans Zimmer
March 11, 2024
27.
Voilà (Live)
André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra & Emma Kok
August 11, 2023
28.
Agnus Dei
The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge & Richard Marlow
January 1, 1972
29.
Tara
Anthony Hopkins, Philharmonia Orchestra & Gustavo Dudamel
July 31, 2026
30.
Adagio for Strings
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic
June 11, 1996
31.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
32.
Over the Rainbow / Simple Gifts
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
33.
Experience (Solo Piano)
Ludovico Einaudi
June 2, 2023
34.
Pachelbel's Canon in D
Barrymoore Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2003
35.
Amazing Grace (Arr. Mercurio)
Andrea Bocelli & Alison Krauss
November 13, 2020
36.
Reveille (Arr. by T. Knox)
United States Marine Band
May 1, 2003
37.
'O sole mio (Arr. Chiaramello for Tenor & Orchestra)
Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra & Giancarlo Chiaramello
January 1, 1979
38.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto
June 4, 1996
39.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
September 15, 2005
40.
Fight Song / Amazing Grace
The Piano Guys
October 28, 2016
41.
Baba Yetu
BYU Men's Chorus, Alex Boyé & BYU Philharmonic Orchestra
March 25, 2016
42.
Clair de lune (Piano)
Jessica / Mizuha Nakagawa / Hauschka
September 13, 2019
43.
Fur Elise - Beethoven
Branislaus
May 4, 2006
44.
Seasons (Winter): I. Allegro Con Molto
Jonathan Carney & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
January 1, 1994
45.
Reveille (Bugle Call)
The United States Army Band
June 10, 2014
46.
The Sound of Silence
Dan Vasc
October 18, 2018
47.
The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
48.
Adagio for Strings (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)
HAUSER, London Symphony Orchestra & Robert Ziegler
February 7, 2020
49.
Concerto No 4 in F Minor, Op. 8, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro Non Molto
The Vivaldi Players
September 3, 2010
50.
Palladio: I. Allegretto (Arr. for String Orchestra)
Karl Jenkins, Carmine Lauri, David Alberman & London Symphony Orchestra
October 6, 2008
51.
Beethoven's 5 Secrets
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
52.
Moonlight Sonata
London Philharmonic Orchestra
January 11, 2011
53.
Passacaglia (Piano Version)
Marco Velocci
September 27, 2023
54.
On The Nature Of Daylight (Orchestral Version)
Max Richter Orchestra & Lorenz Dangel
February 26, 2004
55.
Opening
Philip Glass, The Philip Glass Ensemble & Michael Riesman
January 1, 1982
56.
Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude
Yo-Yo Ma
January 1, 1997
57.
Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: No. 3, Clair de Lune
Finghin Collins
November 23, 2009
58.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Barrymoore Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2003
59.
Finding Gratitude
Cameron Segal
November 28, 2025
60.
Ballade Pour Adeline (feat. Stéphanie Detry)
André Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra
October 11, 2001
61.
William Tell Overture
Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
January 1, 1972
62.
Adagio in G Minor for Strings and Organ (Attrib. T. Albinoni)
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
63.
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
64.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
London Symphony Orchestra & Don Jackson
January 1, 1999
65.
Madama Butterfly: "Un bel di vedremo" (Butterfly)
Maria Callas, Teatro Alla Scala Orchestra & Herbert von Karajan
January 1, 1955
66.
Stars Will Align
Kygo & Imagine Dragons
September 27, 2024
67.
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, Act I: No. 13, Dance of the Knights
London Symphony Orchestra & André Previn
January 1, 1987
68.
Prelude to a Soul
Sebastian Plano
July 2, 2021
69.
On the Nature of Daylight
Max Richter Orchestra & Lorenz Dangel
November 21, 2025
70.
The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version)
Yo-Yo Ma, Philippe Entremont & Gaby Casadesus
January 1, 1963
71.
Agnus Dei
VOCES8
January 18, 2019
72.
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande (Allegro ma non troppo)
Vienna Philharmonic & Karl Böhm
January 1, 1995
73.
Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 "Fate": I. Allegro Con Brio
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
November 23, 2009
74.
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331: Rondo "Alla turca"
Finghin Collins
December 1, 2009
75.
National Anthem of the USSR
Alexandrov Ensemble
January 1, 2001
76.
The Lonely Shepherd
André Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra
October 14, 2016
77.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Hannes Kästner
January 1, 1988
78.
You Say
The Piano Guys
November 20, 2020
79.
Adagio
Secret Garden
January 1, 1995
80.
Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons: Spring 1 (2012)
Max Richter, Daniel Hope, Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin & André de Ridder
August 31, 2012
81.
The Marines' Hymn (Traditional Version)
United States Marine Band
June 29, 2010
82.
Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20: Scéne
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
November 23, 2009
83.
Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 10, Moderato
André Previn & London Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 1976
84.
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1
Pascal Rogé
May 2, 1984
85.
On the Nature of Daylight (Orchestral Version)
Baltic Sea Philharmonic & Kristjan Järvi
August 6, 2021
86.
Heart of Courage (Live)
Two Steps From Hell & Thomas Bergersen
November 4, 2022
87.
Summon the Heroes (For Tim Morrison)
John Williams
January 1, 1983
88.
Mariage d'amour
Maxime Verdoni
March 13, 2026
89.
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Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò) [feat. Ana Maria Martinez] [Live at Central Park, New York - 2011]
Andrea Bocelli, Alan Gilbert & New York Philharmonic
November 15, 2011
90.
Time Lapse
Ludovico Einaudi
January 1, 2013
91.
Someone You Loved
The Piano Guys
August 23, 2019
92.
(It’s Gonna Be) Okay
The Piano Guys
October 28, 2016
93.
Love Theme (From "Blade Runner")
Vangelis
January 25, 2019
94.
St. Bartholomew "O Vision Blest of Heavenly Light"
Newcastle Cathedral Choir, Michael Dutton & Scott Farrell
April 30, 2005
95.
Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: I. Allegro (Transcr. for Two Guitars and Chamber Orchestra by A. Lagoya)
Alexandre Lagoya, Ida Presti, Kurt Redel & Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, Munchen
January 1, 2003
96.
オルクドール ～プラチナの風
Taro Hakase
August 17, 2022
97.
Bach in Time
Peter Mills
November 1, 2022
98.
Silencium
Yuqiao
January 30, 2026
99.
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: XXII. Sanctus
Helmuth Rilling, Bach Collegium Stuttgart & Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart
January 1, 1977
100.
Body Image
Kassidy Coulter
July 31, 2026