Classical songs at 85 BPM
TempoTunes has 2,108 classical songs with a verified tempo of 85 BPM: orchestral and chamber works. Here are some of the best known.
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Popular 85 BPM classical songs

Chanson d'amour
Ludovico Einaudi (2003)

12 Variations in C Major on "Ah, vous dirai-je Maman", K. 265: Variation 3
Lang Lang (2019)
Symphony no. 101 in D "The Clock": II. Andante
Berliner Philharmoniker (1989)

Penn ar Roc'h
Yann Tiersen (2016)

Protector of the Realm
Ramin Djawadi

Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
Yo-Yo Ma (2018)

Concerto in D major for Cello and Orchestra, G.478: II. Larghetto
Yo‐Yo Ma (1999)
The Firebird: Tableau I, The Enchanted Garden of Kastchei
London Symphony Orchestra (1991)

The Simpsons Theme
Danny Elfman

The Cello Song
The Piano Guys (2011)

Limelight
André Rieu (2006)

Ye people, rend your hearts - if with all your hearts
Plácido Domingo (2002)
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