[Classical] Classical music BGM. Recommended classical music as background music for work and study.

Divertimento in D major, K. 136 – Movement IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart: Divertimento in D major, K. 136 – Movement I

Composed in Salzburg at the beginning of 1772 and affectionately known as the “Salzburg Symphony,” this work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart features a first movement whose bright, driving melodies—shaped by his travels in Italy—leave a lasting impression, making it a masterpiece for string ensemble.

Many people may recognize it, as it was once used as the departure melody at Ikebukuro Station.

Its pleasant string sonorities and propulsive development can enliven time spent on tasks or studying that tend to feel stagnant.

It’s a highly recommended classical number, perfect for clearing your head and helping you focus.

Pachelbel’s CanonJohann Pachelbel

Pachelbel Canon

This is a work by Johann Pachelbel in which three violins play as if chasing a beautiful melody.

Its hallmark is the way the lines are layered upon one another.

Although there are no lyrics, the gentle, harmonious sonorities feel like a tender conversation, softly enveloping the listener’s heart.

Composed in the late 17th century, it became internationally famous after a June 1968 recording conducted by Jean-François Paillard.

It also gained wider recognition through its use in the 1980 film Ordinary People, and it’s now well known as wedding background music.

Its soothing, steady rhythm and seemingly endless, beautiful melody make it perfect for focusing on work or study.

It may be just the piece for those who want to clear their minds and approach things with calmness.

Gymnopédie No. 2Erik Satie

Gymnopédie No. 2

The French composer Erik Satie completed the piano collection Trois Gymnopédies by April 1888.

This second piece in the set bears the instruction “slowly and sadly,” and exudes a distinctive sense of weightless suspension.

Like the famous No.

1, it possesses a simple beauty, but its more introspective, shadowed sonorities quietly soothe the listener.

Its calmly repeated rhythms won’t interfere with work, so why not let it play as study BGM and immerse yourself in Satie’s unique world?

Gymnopédie No. 3Erik Satie

Gymnopédie No. 3

The third piece in the piano set composed in 1888 by French composer Erik Satie, known for works such as Gymnopédies.

Marked “Lent et grave” (slow and solemn), this piece is particularly introspective among the three, suffused with a quiet, ceremonial atmosphere.

It is also known for being the first of the three to be published, in November of the same year, and later gained further recognition through an orchestral arrangement by Claude Debussy.

Its deep, gentle sonorities are soothing to the mind, making it ideal as background music when you want to concentrate in a quiet setting—studying, reading, or working at your desk for long periods.

Sorrow of LoveFritz Kreisler

Liebesleid (1995 Remastered Version)

A masterpiece steeped in the nostalgic charm of old Vienna, where wistfulness and elegance meld: Liebesleid.

Composed by the Austrian violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler, it stands as a quintessential work of salon music.

Infused with a bittersweet emotion beneath its sweetly singing melody, the piece survives in a recording made by Kreisler himself in May 1910, and its vocal, singing tone has not faded with time.

In 1923, George Balanchine adopted it for ballet, and it has since been cherished not only in concert halls but also in the world of stage art.

Its gently swaying waltz rhythm and graceful sonority make it perfect for calming the mind while working or for focusing on study.

Beautiful RosemaryFritz Kreisler

Kreisler: Beautiful Rosmarin [Naxos Classic Curation #Chic]

The light, charming melody reminiscent of a Viennese ball is truly striking.

“Schön Rosmarin,” composed by the renowned Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler, is a short piece for violin and piano that seems to paint a delicate flower in music.

Its springy, waltz-like tone naturally brightens the listener’s mood.

The score was published in 1910, and Kreisler himself recorded it in December 1912.

As one of a trilogy alongside “Liebesfreud” (Love’s Joy) and “Liebesleid” (Love’s Sorrow), it’s highly recommended to listen to them together.

It is also frequently used as background music in commercials and visual works, so do check it out as a refreshing interlude during tasks or as gentle study BGM.

Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de MenuetMaurice Ravel

Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de Menuet

Maurice Ravel, the French composer hailed as a “genius of orchestration.” The second movement of his masterpiece Sonatine is highly recommended as a piece that enhances concentration while you work.

He began composing it in response to a magazine project in 1903, and the complete work received its premiere in March 1906.

While it adopts the form of a classical minuet, Ravel’s distinctive, sophisticated harmonies shine through.

Favoring quiet beauty over flashy development, this work is also ideal as background music for studying or reading.

Lend an ear to the piano’s restrained yet resolute tone.