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.

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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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