The Brothers Karamazov

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The Brothers Karamazov Playlist

by Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский, Constance Garrett

19 tracks

balanced

Jun 10, 2026

This playlist captures the complex emotional and philosophical depth of "The Brothers Karamazov," blending introspective classical instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks reflecting the novel's moral dilemmas, spiritual quests, and turbulent family dynamics. The instrumental selections provide a contemplative atmosphere matching the 19th-century Russian setting's gravity, while the vocal songs explore themes of faith, doubt, love, and existential conflict with a modern, diverse musical palette.

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Track List

19 songs

1

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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2

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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3

Silent Woods, Op. 68 No. 5

Antonín Dvořák · Dvořák & Schumann: Cello Concertos

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4

Elegy for the Arctic

Ludovico Einaudi · Piano Exam Pieces 2027 & 2028, ABRSM Grade 5

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5

Rota / Arr. Astier: La strada: Main Theme

Nino Rota · Le meilleur d'une vie

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6

Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude

Johann Sebastian Bach · Cello Suiten No. 1,5 & 6

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7

The Promise

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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8

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Claude Debussy · Classical Music 101

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9

Hurt

Trent Reznor · Melankhôlia: In Darkness Through the Light (Augmented Version)

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10

Cosmic Love

Florence + The Machine · Fairytale Vibes

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11

Breathe Me

Sia · In Your Feels

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12

Exit Music (For a Film)

Malin Andersson · Radio In My Head (For the Love of Radiohead)

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13

Bitter Sweet Symphony

The Verve · Good Morning Music: Cottage Songs

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14

Hallelujah

Jeff Buckley · Holiday Pop Hits

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15

Mad World

Tears For Fears · Electronic 80's (Ministry Of Sound)

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16

Towers

Bon Iver · Bon Iver, Bon Iver

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17

All I Want

Kodaline · Viral Songs: Pop Hits 2022 | 2023

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18

Take Me To Church

Hozier · US Top 20 Piano

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19

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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