Classical Music for Summer: A Selection of Cool and Refreshing Masterpieces
What scenes come to mind when you think of summer?
A sparkling blue sea, dazzling white sands under the blazing sun, mountains dressed in vivid green…
Even in sticky, sweltering heat, doesn’t picturing a refreshing landscape make the heat feel just a little more bearable?
In this article, we’ll introduce classic works that are perfect for summer and will help expand those images even further.
Let’s spend this summer feeling refreshed, accompanied by exquisite classical music that creates a cool, breezy atmosphere.
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Classics to Listen to in Summer | A Selection of Cool and Refreshing Masterpieces (91–100)
Frosoblomster (Froso-Flowers), Book 1, Op. 16: No. 2. Sommarsang (Summer Song)Wilhelm Peterson-Berger
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger was a Swedish composer and music critic.
The Japanese title is “Flowers of Frösö,” with Frösö being an island in Jämtland, Sweden.
It’s said that the island could be seen even from his hospital room as he was passing away.
The gentle, flowing melody and the bright tones of the flute soothe the heart, conjuring images of the rich nature and blossoms on the island the composer loved.
It’s a perfect piece for those who want to enjoy a leisurely summertime.
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 61: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in G Major, “A Summer Morning On The Lawn”Dmitri Kabalevsky
Dmitry Kabalevsky was a Russian pianist and composer who left many outstanding works and passed away in 1987.
You might recognize him as the composer of “Galop” from The Comedians, a piece often played as background music at school sports festivals.
The work mentioned here was composed between 1958 and 1959; its form is a prelude and fugue, but each piece bears a title related to landscapes, making it a collection that invites listeners to imagine beautiful scenery.
If you play the piano, you may find it enjoyable to give it a try.
In conclusion
How was it? From refreshing pieces to vibrant works that energize a summer-weary mind and body, we introduced famous classical pieces perfect for the season.
There were a variety of works—from those with “summer” in the title like Gershwin’s “Summertime” and Kaski’s “Summer Morning,” to orchestral performances and solo piano pieces.
I hope you found a favorite among the videos we featured.
There are still many more works that depict summer, so please keep listening!