Editors' Notes Yes, classical music can be ruminative and transportive and all that other good stuff. But it can also feel wonderfully industrious, the kind of music that can put a motor into your day. Here's a selection designed to keep you focused and motivated on your commute—or anywhere you're headed throughout the day—handpicked for a steady, smooth ride. We regularly update this playlist, so if you like a piece, add it to your library.
Partie polonoise in B-Flat Major, TWV 39:1 (Arr. J. Steenbrink & T. Steenbrink for Strings & Continuo): III. Le ris
1:38
Alessandro Severo: Sinfonia - III. Presto
1:09
2 Partsongs, Op. 26: No. 2, Fly, Singing Bird
3:18
Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D13 "La gaillarde" (Excerpts Arr. J. Steenbrink & T. Steenbrink for Strings & Continuo): V. Batelière
1:07
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 74 No. 2: IV. Finale: Presto
4:05
Milonga de mis amores (Arr. for Piano)
1:47
Piano Sonata No. 2 in F Major, K. 280: III. Presto
2:48
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro
8:52
Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18 "Scottish": II. Scherzo. Vivace non troppo
4:21
String Quartet in C Major, Op. 74 No. 1: IV. Finale (Vivace)
5:30
Sonata for Violin and Continuo in A Major, RV 758: IV. Corrente Presto
2:33
Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra “In Memory of My People” (Arr. for Guitar and String Quintet): III. Tánc. Allegro furioso (Live)
3:50
Children's Corner, L. 113: I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
2:13
Serenade in D Major, Op. 25: III. Allegro molto
2:09
Sonata for Violin and Cello in D Major, B.G D9: III. Allegro assai
2:13
The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43: Overture
4:53
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace - Presto
9:34
Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro molto
5:26
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
6:49
Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2: IV. Finale (Allegro)
5:10
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 32: III. Minuetto. Moderato
4:32
Double Concerto for Double Bass & Violin: IV. Finale
4:18
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major, K. 155: III. Molto Allegro
1:26
Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, Op. 1 No. 2: IV. Finale. Presto
6:30
Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75: IIb. Allegro molto
6:10
Symphony No. 4 in C Major: III. Molto vivace
6:57
Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto
2:35
5 Bagatelles, Op. 47, B. 79: III. Allegretto scherzando
3:11
Piano Concerto: IV. Finale. Fast (Live)
5:31
Symphony No. 86 in D Major, Hob. I:86: IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
6:05
Violin Concerto in A Major, P.A.2.3.5: I. Vivace
1:50
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3: IV. Finale. Prestissimo
7:13
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87: III. Scherzo (Live)
4:35
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 3 (Arr. Pahud for Flute & Piano): III. Allegro vivace
3:47
Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 49: III. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace
3:30
Mondo Rondo (Arr. J. Azkoul): III. Mambo Rambo
3:48
Concierto para Piano y Orquesta No. 3, "Les Mans del Vent": III. Allegro
6:58
The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, Act I: Garland Waltz
1:51
Sylvia, ou la nymphe de Diane (Excerpts): Strette. Galop
2:27
7:37
Balkan Suite: I. Opa Cupa (Arr. for Saxophone Quartet by Jenny Greig)
2:44
Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47 "Kreutzer" (Arr. for quintet and 2 cellos): III. Presto
8:27
String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 41 No. 1: II. Scherzo. Presto
3:46
