A Runner's Classical Playlist
Saturday, November 06, 2010
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Whether running 26.2 miles through the streets of New York or battling it out with the eliptical trainer at your gym, classical music can play the role of energizer and motivator. Here are a dozen pieces that can stir the senses as you perform bold and daring athletic acts.
- John Williams - Olympic Fanfare and Theme
- John Adams - Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- Rossini - William Tell Overture
- Leonard Bernstein - Candide Overture
- Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians: Section II
- Aaron Copland - Rodeo - Hoe-Down
- Michael Torke - Javelin
- Beethoven - Symphony No. 7, Finale
- Saint-Saens - Danse bacchanale from Samson et Dalila
- Shostakovich - Festive Overture
- Michael Torke - Bright Blue Music for Orchestra
- Jennifer Higdon - SkyLine from City Scape
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The piece playing now on From the Top (6:55 pm 11/7) would be great for a midway marathon playlist.
Good afternoon Jeff. I would like to suggest that you play the theme song from the movie "Chariots of Fire." This was played when I attended the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA and the music was very effective for the event. I love the movie about Eric Liddell and the inspiration that his life offers to us. God Bless, Kathy
Phillip Glass' Glassworks is pretty good running music. It is energetic and repetitive, and it allows you to kind of become one with your stride. Good luck to the marathon runners!
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