What are some classical songs that would transfer well to a rock ensemble?

As in pieces written for a string orchestra or similar that can be arranged for guitar/bass/kit.

e.g. Vivaldi’s 3rd movement of Winter is one that I’ve heard recently.

This requires a bit of creativity I guess.
EDIT: Thanks for all the responses, just forgot to mention that guitars and bass can be swapped with acoustics, and drums can interchange with keyboard/misc. percussion.

I’m not really very familiar with "rock" music; I’m a real "long hair" from the word go.

However, you might consider the following; they may work.

Chopin’s "military polonaise":

Ravel’s "bolero":

Wagner "fest march" from "Tannhauser":

Alberich

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6 Responses to What are some classical songs that would transfer well to a rock ensemble?

  1. Beaufort Sea says:

    Adagio For Strings – Samuel Barber
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  2. dodgyjammer@ymail.com says:

    The most common piece that is used when doing this

    And Adagio for Strings!! Not sure how that’ll work with drums
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  3. cantilena91 says:

    Sabre Dance by Khachaturian!
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  4. Alberich says:

    I’m not really very familiar with "rock" music; I’m a real "long hair" from the word go.

    However, you might consider the following; they may work.

    Chopin’s "military polonaise":

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24O-f7kv9aw

    Ravel’s "bolero":

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWMs_663KUA

    Wagner "fest march" from "Tannhauser":

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytT5OnXU0A&feature=related

    Alberich
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  5. chs_270 says:

    Canon in D
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  6. i. jones says:

    None … you need to have original ideas.
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