You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon

First single from the album Graceland. The single was released 5th September 1986 after the album came out on 25th August 1986.

Zadok the Priest by Handel

Classic FM in the UK was launched on 7th September 1992, with Handel's Zadok the Priest being the first piece broadcasted. Handel also finished work on his famous Messiah on 14th September 1741.

Largo from New World Symphony by Dvorak

Dvorak was born on 8th September, 1841

Dido and Aeneas by Purcell

Henry Purcell's was born in 1659. Although we can't be certain, his birthday is celebrated on 10th September.

Alto Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss

September was a big month in Richard Strauss' timeline (no relation to Johann!). He was married on 10th September 1894, and passed away on 8th September 1949.