Let Classic FM help you achieve more by providing the perfect soundtrack to your revision and studying sessions.
Need music for revision sessions? We understand studying for GCSE, A Level, and University degree exams can be difficult, so we've put together suggestions of works from Classic FM's extensive music library to provide the perfect studying playlist to aid brain power!
The theory of the Mozart effect states that listening to classical music can improve memory and concentration. Music can help you to think more clearly, and block out other surrounding background noise. For best results, opt for slow to medium-paced instrumental works – music with words can be distracting. Even if you're someone who finds music a distraction while working, you may still use it to relax in revision breaks.
The Gadfly - Romance
Dmitri Shostakovich
(1906-1975 : Russia)
Conductor: Paul Mann
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Chloe Hanslip
Record label: WARNER
Catalogue ID: 8573 886552
The Banks of Green Willow
George Butterworth
(1885-1916 : England)
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Ensemble: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Record label: Decca
Catalogue ID: 4800249
The Planets Opus 32 (1)
Gustav Holst
(1874-1934 : England)
Conductor: Vladimir Jurowski
Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Record label: LPO Live
Catalogue ID: LPO 0047
Concierto de Aranjuez (2)
Joaquin Rodrigo
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Ensemble: Academy of St Martins in the Fields
Soloists: Pepe Romero
Record label: Philips
Catalogue ID: 462 296-2