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Essential Classics for daydreaming

Find a peaceful spot and take some time to think and dream with this inspiring mix of classical music. First published in January 2024. MM.

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Music Played

  • Jacques Offenbach

    Barcarolle (From Les contes d'Hoffmann)

    Performer: Gautier Capu莽on. Orchestra: Orchestre de chambre de Paris. Conductor: Lionel Bringuier.

  • Robert Schumann

    Traumerei (Kinderszenen, Op 15 No 7)

    Performer: V铆kingur 脫lafsson.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Morning (Peer Gynt Suite no.1 Op.46)

    Orchestra: 成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jerzy Maksymiuk.

  • Elena Kats鈥怌hernin

    Eliza's Aria (Wild Swans)

    Performer: Daniel Hope. Performer: Jacques Ammon.

  • John Barry

    Out of Africa (Main Theme)

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: John McNeely.

  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Valse Rustique (4 Characteristic Waltzes Op.22)

    Orchestra: RT脡 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Adrian Leaper.

  • Claude Debussy

    Reverie

    Music Arranger: Paul Cassidy. Ensemble: Brodsky Quartet.

  • Franz Liszt

    Liebestraum No 3 in A flat major

    Performer: Igor Levit.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Suite in F major, HWV 348, 'Water Music' (Air)

    Director: Christopher Monks. Orchestra: Armonico Consort.

  • George Butterworth

    The Banks of Green Willow

    Orchestra: Hall茅. Conductor: Mark Elder.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique'

    Performer: Paul Lewis.

  • Julie Cooper

    Dream (Contemplation Suite)

    Singer: Grace Davidson. Performer: Camilla Pay. Performer: Justin Pearson. Conductor: Jessica Cottis. Ensemble: Oculus Ensemble.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No 21 in C major, K 467 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Christian Ihle Hadland. Orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Arvid Engeg氓rd.

  • Gabriel Faur茅

    Apres un reve

    Performer: Sheku Kanneh鈥怣ason. Performer: Isata Kanneh鈥怣ason. Music Arranger: Pau Casals.

  • Francisco T谩rrega

    Gran Vals

    Performer: Fernando Espi.

  • Eric Coates

    By the Sleepy Lagoon ['Desert Island Discs' Theme Tune]

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.