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

Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Johann Sebastian Bach, known as the “Father of Music.” The chorale that closes his church cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, composed in 1723, is likely something everyone has heard at least once.

Its warm yet majestic sonorities evoke a deep sense of peace and unwavering hope.

Beloved as a staple at celebrations such as weddings, it is also widely known in the piano arrangement by Myra Hess.

Its quiet, refined harmonies won’t disrupt your thoughts; rather, they gently enhance your concentration.

Give it a listen as background music to clear your mind while studying or doing desk work.

Violin Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer”Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven.Violin.Sonata.No.9.Op.47.kreutzer.[Anne-Sophie Mutter.-.Lambert.Orkis]

A passionate piece by Ludwig van Beethoven in which the piano and violin spar as if striking sparks.

Composed during the period when Beethoven’s style was shifting into his so-called “heroic” middle phase, it is distinguished by an energy that powerfully stirs the listener’s soul.

Its overwhelming drama inspired the great writer Tolstoy and is known for having given rise to a novel of the same name.

Since its score was published in 1805, numerous recordings have been made, including the album “Beethoven Violin Concerto & Violin Sonata No.

9 ‘Kreutzer.’” When you want to push your concentration to the limit or need a catalyst for creative work, there may be no piece more fitting than this.

Morning SongEdward Elgar

Elgar: Chanson de matin op15-2

Composed by the British composer Edward Elgar for violin and piano, this piece features a fresh and invigorating melody that perfectly suits listening on a crisp, refreshing morning, just as its title suggests.

While Elgar is best known for works like “Pomp and Circumstance” and “Salut d’Amour,” in the early 20th century—before the development of electrical recording—his Op.

15, a set of salon miniatures, was among his most widely known compositions.

Elgar himself later arranged it for orchestra, and its characteristically gentle, affectionate melodies make it well-suited as background music for work.

The Postilion Gallop of the Mail CoachHermann Necke

Csikos Post (postal coach)

This is a piece composed by the German composer Hermann Necke.

Its bright, exhilarating, fast-paced character is well loved in Japan, often played at school sports days, and it is widely known and very popular among the general public.

For a long time it was not very well known outside Japan, but it has gradually been gaining recognition around the world.

Trumpet VoluntaryJeremiah Clarke

Trumpet Voluntary

It is a piece composed by the English composer Jeremiah Clarke.

It was written for George, Duke of Cumberland, the husband of Queen Anne of Great Britain.

For a long time, it was believed to be a work by the fellow English composer Henry Purcell.

A Trumpeter’s HolidayLeroy Anderson

08 Bugler’s Holiday – A Trumpeter’s Holiday

This is a cheerful gallop composed by the American composer Leroy Anderson.

The stars are the trumpets: three trumpets play without rest, and the piece is known as a standard classic that is indispensable in concerts.

It’s also famous among the general public and is used at events like school sports days.

Up-tempo music lifts your spirits, and if you play this piece as background music, you can approach work or study in a high-spirited mood.

Calm, serene pieces are nice too, but this is recommended for those who want to tackle work or study with energetic momentum.

De Deum Opening FanfareMarc-Antoine Charpentier

Charpentier: Te Deum – Prelude

A classical piece composed by Charpentier.

As its name suggests, it’s perfectly suited to a bright, celebratory mood, and it’s often used at weddings and receptions.

It’s no exaggeration to call it a staple of Japanese wedding songs.