Summer music

Summer music

Whether you're looking for music to accompany a barbecue, garden party or simply a lazy afternoon in the sun, this playlist is the perfect addition to your summer.

Transport yourself to Spain with the glorious Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez.

Or indulge in French romanticism with the wonderfully dreamy Claude Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune.

From sultry latino-american by Astor Piazzolla: Summer from Four Seasons / Tango No.2 to Joseph Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne - Bailero, perfect for a warm candlelit evening, we have selected summer music for all tastes and occasions.

Listen to your favourite tracks in our playlist below.

Best classical music for summertime

15 glorious pieces of classical music for summertime

15 glorious pieces of classical music for summertime

Classical Summertime – Live Playlist on Global Player

Top summer pieces

Four Seasons Opus 8 - Concerto No.2 (Summer) (1) artwork
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Four Seasons Opus 8 - Concerto No.2 (Summer) (1) Antonio Vivaldi Conductor: Andre de Ridder Ensemble: Konzerthaus Chamber Orchestra, Berlin Soloists: Daniel Hope Record label: DG Catalogue ID: 4810044

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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 : Italy) Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Soloists: Nigel Kennedy Record label: EMI Catalogue ID: 5576482

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Clair de lune Claude Debussy

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Felix Mendelssohn Conductor: James Judd Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Record label: Naxos Catalogue ID: 8570794

Download 'A Midsummer Night's Dream - Nocturne' on iTunes

Felix Mendelssohn Conductor: A Midsummer Night's Dream

'Summertime' artwork
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'Summertime' George Gershwin (1898-1937 : U.S.A) Soloists: Craig Ogden; Tippett Quartet Record label: Classic FM Catalogue ID: CFMD 20

Les Nuits d'ete - 'Le Spectre de la rose' artwork
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Les Nuits d'ete - 'Le Spectre de la rose' Hector Berlioz (1803-1869 : France) Conductor: Robin Ticciati Ensemble: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Record label: Linn Records Catalogue ID: CDK 421

Download 'Fantasia Para un Gentilhombre (1)' on iTunes

Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999 : Spain) Conductor: Garcia Navarro Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra Soloists: Narciso Yepes Record label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalogue ID: 4691902

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