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 music masterpieces recommended for those who want to wake up feeling good (41–50)
Trumpet VoluntaryJeremiah Clark
This is a classic celebratory piece whose brilliant tones instantly elevate the atmosphere of any venue.
Included around 1700 in the keyboard music collection A Choice Collection of Ayres, it features a memorable melody that imitates the bright sound of the trumpet, and has been performed by many distinguished artists such as Maurice André and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Since it was played at the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, it has been cherished as a wedding standard.
It’s an effective choice for moments when you want to energize the scene—such as a brisk, processional entrance or honoring achievements at an awards ceremony.
Nocturne No. 2Frederic Chopin
This piano piece features a gently flowing, beautiful melody and delicate ornaments that seep into the heart along with the stillness of the night.
Composed by Chopin in 1831, it masterfully captures dreamlike, fantastical scenes and inner emotions.
The world woven by the elegant right-hand melody and the harmoniously balanced left-hand accompaniment evokes the beauty of an Italian opera’s singing voice.
It has also been widely used in media—for example, it was arranged as the theme song “To Love Again” in the 1956 American film The Eddy Duchin Story, and it appears in the anime ClassicaLoid.
It’s a perfect piece for quiet concentration or calming the mind, making it an ideal, soothing classic to accompany studying or reading.
Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Tchaikovsky
The pleasant melody woven by the graceful waltz rhythm evokes a sense of unhurried time.
Its triple meter and the delicate harmonies of strings and woodwinds create an exquisite balance that boosts concentration without causing stress.
Premiered in Saint Petersburg in December 1892, the piece has been featured widely in various media since its use in Disney’s Fantasia and is well loved as a calming work.
It’s recommended for times when you want to focus in a quiet setting—studying, reading, or desk work.
Why not spend an intellectually enriching, relaxing time with this piece that showcases Tchaikovsky’s masterful compositional technique?
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3J.S.Bach
This is a signature work by Bach, one of the foremost musicians of 18th-century Germany, notable for its brilliant string timbres and rich expressiveness.
The joyous melodies woven by three groups of strings are perfect for a refreshing study break.
Its intricate counterpoint and lush harmonies are pleasing to the ear and help enhance concentration.
Presented in March 1721 to the Margrave of Brandenburg, this piece—scored solely for strings—conveys a noble, almost celestial quality.
Recommended as a quiet companion for long hours of study or reading, when you want to calm and center the mind.
Water MusicHenderu
A work in which majestic and resplendent orchestral melodies resound with beauty.
Composed by Handel for a boating party on the River Thames in July 1717, this piece musically depicts the gentle flow of the river.
The rich sonorities woven by a variety of instruments—such as horns, oboes, and strings—create an elegant, soothing atmosphere, like light shimmering on the water’s surface.
Even today, its universal appeal is evident in its use as the theme music for NHK-FM’s “Enjoying Early Music” and as the departure melody at Kyoto Station.
It is a recommended piece for tasks or study that require concentration, or whenever you wish to quietly calm your mind.
A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The creator of this masterpiece, whose gentle and graceful melody sinks into the heart, is the genius composer Mozart.
Evoking a nocturnal scene with a serene atmosphere, this work harmoniously blends light, approachable themes and was completed in Vienna in August 1787.
Consisting of four movements—from the bright and festive first movement, to the second that exudes the quiet of night, the dance-like third, and the lively fourth—it gently envelops the listener.
It is also used as the departure melody at Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro Station, making it a familiar tune in everyday life.
It’s a perfect piece when you want to enhance concentration or calm the mind.
Spring from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi
A masterpiece whose graceful melodies and skillful depictions of nature let you experience a vivid sense of spring’s arrival as if it were unfolding before your eyes.
Composed by Baroque virtuoso Vivaldi and published in 1725, this piece vividly portrays spring scenes such as birdsong, murmuring brooks, and sudden thunder.
Frequently used in films, TV commercials, and weddings—festive occasions of all kinds—its familiar, approachable character is something almost everyone has heard at least once.
It’s also recommended as a companion for studying or reading, helping you sink into the rhythm of nature and boost your concentration.
The gentle melodies resonate pleasantly, creating an environment that makes even long study sessions feel less tiring.