Musicians at leisure: masterpieces from summer retreats – explore playlist now

In an age driven by productivity, the term “workation” has arisen today which describes working whilst on holiday. Of course, the phenomenon itself is much older: composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy sought inspiration during the summer months in the countryside, at health resorts or by the sea. Our playlist demonstrates how masterpieces of very different character were created as a result.