- Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op. 3, No. 3Composed by George Frideric HandelPlays during the introduction of the episode
- Wozu dienet dieser Unrat?from "St. Matthew Passion"Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
- Toccata and Fugue in F Major (BuxWV156)Composed by Dietrich BuxtehudeThis is the organ piece that plays.
- Jauchset, frohlocketfrom the "Christmas Oratorio"Composed by Johann Sebastian BachThis piece is one of the few credited by the presenter.
- Chorus of the Enchanted Islandersfrom "Alcina", Act I, Scene 2 (B version)Composed by George Frideric HandelLibretto written by Antonio MarchiA point of confusion is that there are two versions of this opera where some of the scenes have a different version. 'Questo è il cielo di contenti' is the correct Italian title but internet searches under that title is more likely to give the wrong version. Using the English title will more likely match the music that appears in this episode.
- I know that my redeemer livethfrom "Messiah", Part IIIComposed by George Frideric Handel
- Pavane et Branslesfrom "Le Trésor d'Orphée"Composed by Antoine FrancisquePlays during discussion of Watteau.
- String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1, I. Allegro moderato Composed by Joseph HaydnThe presenter uses this piece to illustrate that it is sometimes not so easy to distinguish between the work of Haydn and Mozart.
- Von deiner Gütfrom "The Creation", Part III, Scene 2Composed by Joseph HaydnLibretto written by Johann Salomon and Gottfried van SwietenThe English title of this piece is 'By thee with bliss'.
- String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, IV. Molto AllegroComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartThis is the piece that plays when examining the intimate interiors of the architecture of that period.
- Act OneComposed by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartLibretto written by Lorenzo da PontePerformed by the Wiener PhilharmonikerConducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
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