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

Joy of LoveFritz Kreisler

Kreisler: Liebesfreud [Naxos Classical Curation #Gorgeous]

Viennese dance music that is resplendent and full of elegance.

If you like that atmosphere, this work by Fritz Kreisler is recommended.

It is often mentioned as part of a trilogy together with “Liebesleid” (Love’s Sorrow) and “Schön Rosmarin” (Beautiful Rosemary), and is a celebrated piece.

Published around 1905, it also has a history of being released on SP record in 1911, and it was featured on the TV Tokyo program “100 Years of Music.” Sergei Rachmaninoff’s piano arrangement is also well known, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out.

Use it as background music while you work, and you’ll likely feel more elegant and focused.

Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Movement 4Franz Schubert

Schubert: Piano Quintet “Trout”: IV. [Naxos Classical Curation #Healing]

This refreshing masterpiece of chamber music was composed in the summer of 1819 by Franz Schubert, known as the King of Song.

It is based on a song that depicts fish darting across the river’s surface on the piano, and unfolds in the form of variations.

The conversation woven by five instruments, including the double bass, is bright and full of happiness, sure to lift the listener’s spirits.

The work was published posthumously in 1829.

Thanks to its familiarity, it has been used as background music in many films and videos.

It’s recommended for starting a fresh morning or for working in a relaxed mood.

Its pleasant rhythm will naturally help boost your efficiency in studying or desk work.

Minuet on the Name of HaydnMaurice Ravel

Minuet on the Name of Haydn, M. 58

Minuet on the Name of Haydn, composed in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Franz Joseph Haydn’s death.

This piece is a short piano work contributed by Maurice Ravel for a special feature organized by a music magazine of the time.

The phrase “on the name of Haydn” in the title means that Haydn’s name is converted into musical notes and used as the theme.

Though the method is playful, the piece itself is old-fashioned and refined, employing the minuet form.

Within its brief duration of about two minutes, it is packed with Ravel’s characteristically sophisticated sonorities.

Its quiet, intellectual atmosphere will gently accompany times that demand concentration, such as reading or studying.

Play of WaterMaurice Ravel

[High-Quality Audio] Ravel: Jeux d’eau (Fountains)

Are you familiar with a solo piano piece that condenses the aesthetic of French modern music—a work like a fountain of sound? Composed by Maurice Ravel, known for his meticulous sound design, and completed in 1901, this piece is a significant work representing his early period.

It premiered in April 1902, performed by Ricardo Viñes, and was dedicated to his teacher, Gabriel Fauré.

It is sometimes used in dramas and anime, and its transparent melodies continue to captivate many listeners.

The sparkling high notes, as if water were at play, and the flowing arpeggios make it perfect as background music for study sessions when you want to clear your head, or when you want to focus on your work.

Its charm lies in how you can relax while feeling the pleasant undulation of water.

String Quartet No. 1, Movement II: Andante cantabilePyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11: II. Andante cantabile

A work noted for its simple, wistful melody said to be inspired by a folk song hummed by craftsmen.

Among the pieces in Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No.

1, premiered in 1871, this second movement is widely known for the anecdote that the great writer Tolstoy was moved to tears by it.

The highlight is the warm tone of the cello singing the main theme, resonating quietly over delicate accompaniment.

It was also arranged in 1888 for cello and string orchestra, and in this new form it has continued to be loved for many years.

It’s perfect as gentle background music for focused study sessions or calm, late-night work.

Siegfried IdyllRichard Wagner

Wagner: Siegfried Idyll [Naxos Classic Curation #Fantasy]

Recommended for when you want to be wrapped in a calm, intimate atmosphere.

This piece was composed by Richard Wagner, known as the “King of Music Drama.” It was performed in December 1870 as a birthday gift for his wife, Cosima, and is accompanied by a heartwarming story: it was played on the staircase of their home solely for his family.

While Wagner is often associated with grand, monumental operas, this work is characterized by the delicate and gentle timbre of a small orchestra.

It is also cherished as a classic of the Christmas season, and its pastoral melodies—evoking birdsong and the light of morning—can bring a pleasant sense of focus without interrupting your work as background music.

A perfect classical number for those who want to study or work quietly.

Ave verum corpusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart: Ave verum | Easter from King’s 2022

A choral work by Mozart that exudes serene beauty, marked by a pure resonance that seems to cleanse the listener’s heart.

Composed in June 1791, about six months before his death, it is a gem of sacred music known to have been written for a friend.

Though only 46 measures long, its exquisitely balanced melody displays perfect harmony and has been used in numerous films, including Lorenzo’s Oil.

Its calm and solemn atmosphere makes it ideal for studying when you want to quiet your mind and focus, or for working in a relaxed state.

Offering deep tranquility, this piece soothes the fatigue of busy days and brings a sense of richness to your time—highly recommended.