Morning Classics | A selection of classic masterpieces recommended for those who want to wake up feeling great
Classical music is said to have various effects.
In particular, its relaxing effects have been recognized academically, and it has even been put to practical use—for example, in the livestock industry, where animals are made to listen to classical music.
Of course, the same applies to humans, and there are many works that soothe the mind.
This time, we’ve selected masterpieces from classical music that are perfect for the morning.
Listening to classical music in the morning is sure to boost your studying and work throughout the day!
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Morning Classics | A Selection of Classical Masterpieces Recommended for Those Who Want to Wake Up Feeling Good (11–20)
From ‘With heart and mouth and deed and life’ No. 10, Chorale chorus ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’J.S.Bach
The father of music, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Bach composed several church cantatas, and among his most famous works is Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben.
The chorale that concludes it, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, is a melody almost everyone has heard at least once.
From this work, a piece that’s perfect for the morning and highly recommended is “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, No.
10: Chorale Chorus ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.’” Though it features rich harmonies, it is wrapped in a light and warm atmosphere, so please use it as your morning background music.
Sicilienne, Op. 78Gabriel Urbain Fauré
A holiday morning.
Even though you don’t really have to get up, sometimes you wake up out of weekday habit, right? For times like that, I recommend Fauré’s Sicilienne, Op.
78.
This masterpiece by the great composer Gabriel Fauré is widely used in Japanese media.
While it carries a slightly mysterious, hollow atmosphere, I think it’s perfectly soothing for drifting back to sleep.
If you’ve woken up too early and are at a loss, try listening to this piece and see if you can doze off again.
Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48: II. MovementPeter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings, a work for string orchestra composed in 1880 by the Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
As one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous pieces, many people have likely heard it at least once.
Among its movements, the one I especially recommend as perfect morning BGM is the second movement from Serenade for Strings in C major, Op.
48.
While the piece has a fair amount of ebb and flow and dynamic contrast, it maintains a light, airy mood throughout, making it an ideal choice for the morning.
Eine kleine Nachtmusik in G major, K. 525Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Here is one of Mozart’s signature works.
Completed in Vienna in 1787, this serenade for string ensemble is characterized by its bright, lively tone.
It consists of four movements, and the opening of the first movement is especially famous.
The piece lasts about 17–20 minutes, and it is commonly performed by a string quartet with an added double bass.
It is frequently used in films and commercials, and it has also been adopted as the departure melody at Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station.
Listening to it in the morning can calm the mind and energize you for the day.
It’s approachable even for those new to classical music and is perfect for anyone who wants to start the day in a cheerful mood.
Ellen’s Song No. 3, Op. 52 No. 6 “Ave Maria”Franz Peter Schubert
If you like pieces where a variety of string instruments weave a rich yet gentle harmony, we recommend “Ellen’s Song No.
3, Op.
52 No.
6 ‘Ave Maria.’” This work was composed by the great composer Franz Schubert.
As it is a piece from his later years, it is characterized by a serene melody that reflects a sense of life’s wisdom.
Though somewhat dramatic, it is exceptionally pleasant to listen to, making it a perfect choice for spending a graceful morning.
String Quartet in F major, Op. 3 No. 5, II. “Haydn’s Serenade”Roman Hoffstetter
I’d like to introduce a slightly peculiar piece here: “String Quartet in F major, Op.
3 No.
5, II.
‘Haydn’s Serenade.’” This work is actually a misattribution by Roman Hofstetter, who is well known as a fan of Haydn.
Nevertheless, its level of craftsmanship is remarkable, and even today it is sometimes sold in sheet music as a Haydn string quartet.
The melody is perfectly suited to a morning that evokes a sense of orderliness and calm.
I recommend it for busy weekday mornings.
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Piano Quintet “The Trout,” Movement 4Franz Schubert
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.