

Group B received treatment in the reverse order. Group A was studied under silent conditions followed by 7 days of test conditions during which a fixed classical music playlist was played from 10:00-16:30 h.

The study utilised a cross over design in which two groups were exposed to two consecutive 7 day treatments silence (control) and classical music (test). This study determined the physiological/psychological changes that occur when kennelled dogs are exposed to long-term (7 days) auditory stimulation in the form of classical music through assessment of effects on heart rate variability (HRV), salivary cortisol and behaviour. Previous studies have shown the potential physiological and psychological benefits of auditory stimulation, particularly classical music, within the kennel environment. Animate and inanimate environmental enrichment techniques have been employed within the kennel environment in an attempt to minimise stress experienced by dogs. The German string quartet Salut Salon have made the Presto from Summer into a stormy contest! Spot the references to James Bond, Bach, and anything in between in their ingenious arrangement.On admission to rescue and rehoming centres dogs are faced with a variety of short- and long-term stressors including novelty, spatial/social restriction and increased noise levels. Top 10 post-classical albums to listen to.Here, Richter and Daniel Hope perform it with l'arte del mondo. In his score, which includes electronics, Richter cleverly varies melodies and creates new textures. Recomposed by Max Richter places Vivaldi’s famous concertos in a contemporary context, playing tricks on your memory of the originals. Together they add improvised passages to the original score.

He is joined by the Palestine Strings and members of the World Orchestra for Peace. The British violinist still performs it today, and this clip of him at last year's BBC Proms captures his raw energy and passion for the piece. Nigel Kennedy’s recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons from 1989 is one of the best-selling classical recordings of all time.
