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: 2026-06-23
1.
Gospel Andante
Jon Batiste
2.
Shine
Jon Batiste
May 6, 2026
3.
Alla Turc Movement
Jon Batiste
May 8, 2026
4.
Facile-Batiste
Jon Batiste
May 22, 2026
5.
Alla Blues
Jon Batiste
May 8, 2026
6.
Experience
Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope & I Virtuosi Italiani
January 1, 2013
7.
Perfect Symphony
Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli
December 15, 2017
8.
360 (Arr. For Cello Obligato and String Quartet)
Peter Gregson
February 26, 2026
9.
ICARUS
Tony Ann
December 15, 2023
10.
Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry, London Philharmonic Choir & The London Chorus
December 1, 2009
11.
A Thousand Years
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
12.
Turandot, Act III: "Nessun dorma!"
Luciano Pavarotti, John Alldis Choir, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Zubin Mehta
January 1, 1973
13.
On The Nature Of Daylight
Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Philip Sheppard & Chris Worsey
February 23, 2004
14.
The Prayer (feat. Céline Dion)
Andrea Bocelli
January 1, 1998
15.
Passacaglia (Piano Version)
Marco Velocci
September 27, 2023
16.
Nuvole Bianche
Ludovico Einaudi
January 1, 2004
17.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Hannes Kästner
January 1, 1988
18.
Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major
Arthur Rubinstein
January 1, 1967
19.
Valzer d'Inverno
Andrea Vanzo
December 29, 2023
20.
Requiem, K. 626: Lacrimosa Dies Illa
London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry & London Philharmonic Choir
December 1, 2009
21.
Only in Sleep
Servire
October 18, 2024
22.
Voilà (Live)
André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra & Emma Kok
August 11, 2023
23.
Perfect
The Piano Guys
July 21, 2017
24.
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
25.
The Star Spangled Banner
US Navy Band & Sea Chanters Chorus
January 1, 1963
26.
Moonlight Sonata
London Philharmonic Orchestra
January 11, 2011
27.
On the Nature of Daylight
Max Richter Orchestra & Lorenz Dangel
November 21, 2025
28.
Over the Rainbow / Simple Gifts
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
29.
The United States Army Song (The Army Goes Rolling Along)
United States Army Band & Thomas Palmatier
January 1, 1998
30.
Time to Say Goodbye
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Hans Zimmer
March 11, 2024
31.
The Imperial March from "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (Arr. for Wind Band by Stephen Bulla) [Live at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 7/20/2008]
John Williams & United States Marine Band
June 19, 2026
32.
Für Elise - Batiste
Jon Batiste
October 9, 2024
33.
Symphony No. 9 (From "The New World")- II. Adagio [Excerpt]
London Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 1987
34.
Ave Maria
Luciano Pavarotti
January 1, 1900
35.
Beethoven's 5 Secrets
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2012
36.
The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
37.
1812 Overture (Finale)
Charles Gerhardt & London Philharmonic Orchestra
January 1, 1982
38.
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
Yo-Yo Ma
January 1, 1983
39.
Fight Song / Amazing Grace
The Piano Guys
October 28, 2016
40.
Anchors Aweigh (U.S. Navy March)
The Band of the Grenadier Guards & Rodney Bashford
January 1, 1991
41.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
September 15, 2005
42.
Fortanach
Sebastian Plano
June 10, 2022
43.
Nimbus 2000 from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (Live at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 7/12/2003)
John Williams & United States Marine Band
June 19, 2026
44.
Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": Allegro
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
45.
The United States Air Force Song (Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder)
Band Of The United States Air Force Reserve & Alan Clark
April 15, 2006
46.
Adagio for Strings
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
November 23, 2009
47.
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
48.
The Blessing
Andrea Bocelli, Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe
November 7, 2025
49.
Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 "Fate": I. Allegro Con Brio
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
50.
The Lark Ascending
Sir Andrew Davis & BBC Symphony Orchestra
May 27, 1991
51.
America the Beautiful
United States Army Chorus, United States Army Band & Gary Lamb
January 1, 2003
52.
The Washington Post
United States Marine Band
January 1, 1963
53.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565: I. Toccata
Karl Richter
January 1, 2005
54.
Carmen, Act I: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle ("Habanera") [Carmen, Chorus]
Choeurs René Duclos, Georges Prêtre, Jean Laforge, Maria Callas & Paris Opera Orchestra
January 1, 1961
55.
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux
Angela Brownridge
January 1, 1985
56.
Love
Camden Stewart
September 19, 2025
57.
Breathe
Secret Garden
September 20, 2024
58.
Lakmé / Flower Duet: Dôme épais le jasmin ... Sous le dôme épais
Hera Hyesang Park, Emily D'Angelo, Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice & Jochen Rieder
February 2, 2024
59.
Olympic Theme
Cleveland Symphonic Winds & Frederick Fennell
June 1, 1984
60.
RAIN
Tony Ann
April 21, 2023
61.
Nessun Dorma
Luciano Pavarotti
September 10, 2009
62.
Earth Song (Live in Maastricht 2025)
André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra & Emma Kok
June 19, 2026
63.
Morning Mood (From the Opera "Peer Gynt")
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & John Rigby
August 3, 2022
64.
The United States Navy Song (Anchors Aweigh)
United States Navy Band & Ralph Gambone
January 1, 1963
65.
Because We Believe
Andrea Bocelli
January 1, 2006
66.
Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
Robin Alciatore
April 4, 2002
67.
Rigoletto, Act III: La donna è mobile
Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra & Richard Bonynge
January 1, 1972
68.
Rhapsody in Blue (Original 1927 Recording)
George Gershwin
April 21, 1927
69.
The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": I. Allegro
London Philharmonic Orchestra & Itzhak Perlman
October 25, 1990
70.
Thunderstruck
2CELLOS
February 18, 2014
71.
Celestial Clash
Warframe & Matthew Chalmers
June 17, 2026
72.
A Sky Full of Stars
The Piano Guys
October 2, 2015
73.
National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner)
The Marine Band Parris Island
May 4, 2010
74.
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
Berlin Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan
January 1, 1984
75.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
76.
Jazz Suite No. 2: VI. Waltz 2
Russian State Symphony Orchestra & Dmitry Yablonsky
January 1, 1990
77.
Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons: Spring 1 (2012)
Max Richter, Daniel Hope, Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin & André de Ridder
August 31, 2012
78.
Bittersweet Symphony
Escala
January 15, 2016
79.
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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
80.
You Say
The Piano Guys
November 20, 2020
81.
Fall on Me
Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli
September 20, 2018
82.
Caruso
Luciano Pavarotti
January 1, 1988
83.
Seasons (Summer): III. Presto
Jonathan Carney & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
January 1, 1994
84.
Jerusalem
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir Stephen Cleobury & Oliver Brett
July 6, 2009
85.
Can-Can
Johann Strauss Orchestra
October 1, 2007
86.
America, the Beautiful
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Eugene Ormandy & The Philadelphia Orchestra
January 1, 1965
87.
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
Vienna Philharmonic & Carlos Kleiber
February 20, 1995
88.
Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude
Yo-Yo Ma
January 1, 1997
89.
Yankee Doodle - Field Music of the US Army - Marching Tune
Frederick Fennell
January 1, 1997
90.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry
December 1, 2009
91.
You're a Grand Old Flag
United States Air Force Band & Lowell Graham
January 1, 2001
92.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
The United States Air Force Singing Sergeants & Charles Booker, Jr.
December 8, 2008
93.
On The Nature Of Daylight (Orchestral Version)
Max Richter Orchestra & Lorenz Dangel
February 26, 2004
94.
Imperial March (From "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back")
Vienna Philharmonic & John Williams
May 4, 2020
95.
Primavera
Ludovico Einaudi
January 1, 2006
96.
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune
François-Joël Thiollier
May 17, 1995
97.
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act III: No. 21, Sull' aria. Che soave zeffiretto "Letter Duet"
Edith Mathis, Gundula Janowitz, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin & Karl Böhm
January 1, 1968
98.
Experience (Arr. for Violin, Keyboard & Electronics by Jang)
Daniel Jang
April 24, 2023
99.
James Bond Theme (From 'Dr. No')
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
September 16, 2022
100.
Both Sides Now
Susan Boyle
October 31, 2011