Hold on to your monocle – these are musical works of genius. No words have to be spoken and still classical music can evoke the feeling of happiness, sadness, or torment. You can truly understand what the composer was feeling when they created the song. This emotional foundation is what paved the way for our melodical icons today. Classical music can calm nerves, fire up the senses and spark creativity. It can also be uniquely life-affirming. Here are the the major works that have changed the music forever.