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Our Choice of Classical Music for Summer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer’s here \u2014 and with it, longer days, open windows, and the perfect excuse to refresh your repertoire. There’s something about this time of year that makes you want to sit down and play, whether that’s a piece you’ve been meaning to learn for ages or something completely new that catches your ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you’ve heard a piece drifting out of a caf\u00e9 or playing at a friend’s gathering and thought\u00a0I’d love to play that. Or perhaps you’re performing at a wedding or summer celebration and need an arrangement that really fits the occasion. Either way, you’re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve handpicked the best classical music for summer \u2014 pieces that feel right for the season, arranged for all skill levels and a wide range of instruments. Everything is available to download instantly at Music-Scores.com, so you can go from inspired to playing in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Favourites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vivaldi. Op.8 No.2 The Four Seasons Summer<\/a> – no summertime list would be complete without this essential contribution from Vivaldi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mendelssohn. Op.61 Midsummer Nights Dream Bridal March<\/a> – always a popular piece for summer weddings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peterson-Berger. Op.16 Bk 3 No.2 Summer Garden<\/a> – a cheery piece from this Swedish composer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grieg. Op.46 Morning Mood Peer Gynt No.14<\/a> – depicting a beautiful sunrise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flotow. The Last Rose of Summer<\/a> – the melody of this song is familiar as The Groves of Blarney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debussy. Preludes Bk1 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin<\/a> – hugely popular especially at weddings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mozart. K525 Eine Kleine Nacht Musik<\/a> – another essential suite of classical music for summer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elgar. Chanson de Matin<\/a>\u00a0– another favourite of ours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yradier. La Paloma<\/a> – with the colourful sounds of Cuba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albeniz. Op.165, No.2 Tango<\/a> – you can almost see the Spanish dancers in the sunshine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Summer Music Starts Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope our summer selection brings you plenty of joy \u2014 both in the discovering and the playing. Whether you’re a beginner working through your first pieces or an experienced player looking for something new to sink your teeth into, there’s something here for everyone. Download your chosen pieces from Music-Scores.com, find a cool spot, and enjoy every note. Happy playing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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