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Classical Focus

Diving into the world of classical music, the "Classical Focus" playlist spins a rich tapestry of auditory experiences designed to sharpen your concentration and soothe your mind. From the delicate piano pieces of Hania Rani and the minimalist compositions of Philip Glass, to the baroque grandeur of Georg Philipp Telemann and the enchanting nocturnes of Chopin, this playlist traverses centuries of musical genius. You've got tracks that whisper of ancient courts and modern soundscapes that seem to stretch into infinity. Whether you're cracking into that thick textbook or needing a backdrop for your latest brainstorm session, these pieces have been handpicked to keep distractions at bay and your focus laser-sharp.

What sets the "Classical Focus" playlist apart is its careful balance between the serene and the stirring. You'll find the tranquil harmonies of François Couperin and Camille Saint-Saëns nestled alongside the more lively rhythms of Bach and Handel's Water Music, providing a varied auditory journey that's never monotonous. With contributions from virtuosos like Ludovico Einaudi and reinterpretations of classics from artists like Víkingur Ólafsson, it's a playlist that respects tradition while embracing contemporary expressions of classical music. Perfect for those times when you need a musical nudge to keep those thoughts churning and the pen moving across the page.

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Aaron Pilsan 1 track
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields 3 tracks
Agustín León Ara 1 track
Alessio Bax 1 track
Alexander Borodin 1 track
Alexander Melnikov 1 track
Alexandra Streliski 1 track
Alexandra Whittingham 1 track
Alexandre Tharaud 2 tracks
Alexis Ffrench 1 track
Alfred Brendel 1 track
Andreas Staier 1 track
Andrew Parrott 1 track
Andrew Parrott/Taverner Players/Jeremy White 1 track
András Schiff 1 track
Anja Lechner 1 track
Arcadi Volodos 1 track
Arthur Rubinstein 1 track
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra 1 track
Bruno Fontaine 1 track
Camerata Finlandia 1 track
Camille Saint-Saëns 2 tracks
Camille Thomas 1 track
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach 2 tracks
Charles Dutoit 1 track
Chick Corea 1 track
Christian Rivet 1 track
Christine Croshaw 1 track
Christoph Eschenbach 1 track
Clara Schumann 1 track
Collegium Instrumentale Brugense 2 tracks
Consuelo Giulianelli 1 track
Cristina Ortiz 1 track
Daniel Herskedal 1 track
Daniil Trifonov 1 track
David Fray 1 track
Didier Bouture 1 track
Eduard Brunner 1 track
Edvard Grieg 1 track
Elizabeth Joy Roe 2 tracks
Emmanuel Pahud 1 track
English Baroque Soloists 3 tracks
Enrique Granados 1 track
Ensemble Orchestral Harmonia Nova 1 track
Ensemble Orchestral Harmonia Nova & Didier Bouture 1 track
Erik Satie 1 track
Erland Cooper 1 track
Eva Oertle 1 track
Fanny Mendelssohn 1 track
Felix Mendelssohn 1 track
Francisco Mignone 1 track
Franz Danzi 1 track
Franz Liszt 5 tracks
Franz Schubert 2 tracks
François Couperin 3 tracks
Frédéric Chopin 5 tracks
Gabriel Fauré 3 tracks
Gabriel Yared 1 track
Gabríel Ólafs 2 tracks
Georg Philipp Telemann 2 tracks
George Frideric Handel 5 tracks
George Szell 1 track
Georgs Pelēcis 1 track
Hania Rani 1 track
Hans Stadlmair 1 track
Henry Purcell 1 track
Iddo Bar-Shaï 3 tracks
Idil Biret 2 tracks
Ivan Martin 1 track
Jacques van Tuinen 1 track
Jean-Claude Malgoire 1 track
Jenő Jandó 2 tracks
Jeremy Soule 1 track
Joaquín Rodrigo 1 track
Joep Beving 1 track
Johann Sebastian Bach 5 tracks
Johannes Brahms 1 track
Johannes Fritzsch 1 track
John Eliot Gardiner 3 tracks
John Field 2 tracks
Jonathan Biss 1 track
Jorma Panula 2 tracks
Joseph Banowetz 2 tracks
Joseph Haydn 1 track
José Serebrier 1 track
Julien Brocal 1 track
Jun Markl 1 track
Kammersymphonie Leipzig 1 track
Karen LeFrak 1 track
Kathryn Stott 1 track
Katia Labèque 1 track
Keaton Henson 1 track
Kian Soltani 1 track
Klaus Thunemann 1 track
Kunal Lahiry 1 track
La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy 1 track
Lang Lang 1 track
Laufey 1 track
Leopold Stokowski 1 track
London Sinfonietta 1 track
Ludovico Einaudi 2 tracks
Ludwig van Beethoven 2 tracks
Luiz de Moura Castro 1 track
Maarten Vos 1 track
Manuel Ponce 1 track
Marc Peire 2 tracks
Marc-Antoine Charpentier 1 track
Maria João Pires 1 track
Marie Awadis 1 track
Marielle Labèque 1 track
Martin Stadtfeld 1 track
Maurice Ravel 2 tracks
Max Bruch 1 track
Max Richter 2 tracks
Michael Rische 1 track
Mikhail Pletnev 1 track
Munich Chamber Orchestra 1 track
Murray Perahia 1 track
Natalia Lomeiko 1 track
Nicholas Kraemer 1 track
Nikolai Lugansky 1 track
Olivia Belli 1 track
Orchestre National de Lille 1 track
Oskar Merikanto 2 tracks
Oxana Yablonskaya 1 track
Pascal Rogé 1 track
Peter Warlock 1 track
Philip Glass 3 tracks
Robert Schumann 5 tracks
Scottish Ensemble 1 track
Sean Shibe 1 track
Sigvaldi Kaldalóns 1 track
Silke Avenhaus 1 track
Simone Dinnerstein 2 tracks
Sir Neville Marriner 3 tracks
Sophie Kauer 1 track
Stephan Moccio 2 tracks
Tal & Groethuysen 1 track
Tamara Anna Cislowska 1 track
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 1 track
The Cleveland Orchestra 1 track
Tony Ann 2 tracks
Turku Philharmonic Orchestra 1 track
Valentin Silvestrov 1 track
Valentina Igoshina 1 track
Valerie Tryon 1 track
Vestard Shimkus 1 track
Vladimir Feltsman 1 track
Vladimir Horowitz 1 track
Víkingur Ólafsson 4 tracks
Werner Haas 1 track
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 4 tracks
Xavier De Maistre 1 track
Yiruma 1 track
Yo-Yo Ma 1 track
Yunchan Lim 1 track
Yuri Zhislin 1 track
Ólafur Arnalds 2 tracks