Free classical music: baroque, strings & piano reimagined

Strings, piano, harpsichord, oboe, choir and music box, free to listen to and download. Free to use under CC BY 4.0, including for videos and projects. Most pieces grow from a classical opening into electronic rhythms; you will find the calmest pieces right below.

What you get here

Classical soundscape: strings, piano, harpsichord, oboe, flute, choir, organ, music box and Venetian baroque.
Free and free to use under CC BY 4.0, including for videos and commercial projects (with attribution).
With a surprise: Most pieces grow from a calm opening into electronic rhythms. If you only want to hear classical, the calmest pieces are below.

Calm and classical: start here

These songs stay closest to the classical sound. They rely on piano, strings, cello, music box or baroque instruments and are mostly kept at a calm tempo.

Back HomeVol. 2 · 58–68 bpm · cello, piano, saxophone Night WalkVol. 2 · 90 bpm · cello, piano, waltz Fly with the wind, my songVol. 4 · 70–115 bpm · baroque, oboe, choir Snow Globe LullabyVol. 5 · music box, celesta, piano Regen am DachfensterVol. 5 KaminfeuerVol. 5 · cello, piano, guitar AllerseelenVol. 6 · cello, choir, organ Slow Sax and PianoVol. 1 · piano, saxophone Neon NocturneVol. 3 · 60–110 bpm · piano, strings

Baroque and classical in the title

Baroque is right there in the name: harpsichord, Venetian strings, oboe and choir.

Four Seasons ReimaginedVol. 1 · strings, violin From 1725 to 2025Vol. 1 · harpsichord, oboe, flute Harpsichord to TechnoVol. 1 · harpsichord, oboe, orchestra Gloria VenetaVol. 3 · 60–128 bpm · baroque, oboe, choir La Machina VenezianaVol. 3 · 55–128 bpm · orchestra, strings Barock MountainsVol. 4 · 68–128 bpm · baroque, oboe, flute Barock Mountains ContinuedVol. 4 · 65–128 bpm Ball am SpukschlossVol. 6 · baroque, harpsichord, choir

From classical to electronic

What makes Sinfonia Technica special: the classical opening is only the prelude. One example is Ostwind – it begins with a single guitar, picks up a flute melody, turns into a ballad with orchestra and, according to the song description, ends in techno at 128 bpm. If that is not what you want, simply listen to the songs up to the calm section, or cut them to suit your project (note “edited” in the credits).

Free classical music – what does that mean?

Free to listen and download: All songs on this page, without sign-up, as MP3 or as a ZIP per album.
Free to use: The pieces are released under CC BY 4.0. You may use them in videos, podcasts and projects – including commercially – as long as you credit the author.
Not the same as “public domain” classical: Many old compositions are in the public domain, but the recordings of them are often protected. Here, a clear and simple license applies to the songs themselves.

All albums

Vol. 1Baroque hall → club night14 songs

Vol. 2From morning to homecoming14 songs

Vol. 3Synthesisers & Venetian baroque14 songs

Vol. 4Guitars, flutes, orchestra14 songs

Vol. 5Lullaby Edition14 songs

Vol. 6Halloween Edition16 songs

♪ Listen to all albums License & attribution

Frequently asked questions

Is this pure classical music?

No. The songs combine classical and baroque tone colours with electronic rhythms. You will find the calmest, most classical pieces above. It is not pure classical in the sense of historical recordings.

Can I use the music for videos?

Yes, for commercial videos too. Credits as per License & attribution. More ideas for use on Music for videos.

Which instruments are featured?

Strings (violin, cello), piano, harpsichord, oboe, flute, choir, organ, music box, celesta, glockenspiel, saxophone and guitar – plus synthesisers and drum/techno elements in the faster sections.