Are you planning an intimate candlelit dinner with your loved one? Set the scene for a perfect date with the best romantic classical songs of all time - and listen and download your favourites.
Classical music offers some of the most romantic melodies ever recorded. From opera arias that capture the intense flush of a first love, to tear-jerking love themes from some of the most romantic stories ever told, there's an endless range of wonderful romantic music to choose from.
So dim the lights, light the candles and let us help you select the perfect classical Valentine's soundtrack with our handy playlist of the most romantic classical songs of all time.
The Gadfly - Romance
Dmitri Shostakovich
(1906-1975 : Russia)
Conductor: Barry Wordsworth
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloists: Janine Jansen
Record label: Decca