Slow down with soothing classical music
Niall Breslin brings you calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest.
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Beethoven, Phamie Gow and Cecilia McDowall. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher, Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how making a to-do-list before bed can give you a more rested night.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Var. 15. Canone alla Quinta a 1 Clav. A
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Anton Pieterson
From the Heart
- Meridian Records.
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Luise Adolpha Le Beau
Cello Sonata in D Major, Op. 17: II. Andante tranquillo
- Hyperion.
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Stephen Edwards
Light Eternal
- Mother Goose Recordings.
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Yann Tiersen
Comptine d'un autre été, l'après-midi
- Universal Music LLC.
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Cecilia McDowall
I know that my redeemer liveth
Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: David Hill.![]()
Gabriel Fauré
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: No. 3 in A-Flat Major. Andante moderato
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Philip Glass
Glassworks: I. Opening (Arr. for Marimba by Christoph Sietzen)
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
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William Boyce
Boyce: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major: II. Moderato e dolce
- Archiv Produktion.
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François Couturier
Flow
- ECM Records.
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Gerald Finzi
Romance for strings
Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Howard Griffiths.- A Finzi Anthology.
- Naxos.
- 5.
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Erik Satie
6 Gnossiennes: No. 1, Lent (Orch. Bersanetti)
Orchestra: Delirium Musicum.- Warner Classics.
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Trad.
Psalm från Älvdals-Åsen
Orchestra: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.- Sony Classical.
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.![]()
Dobrinka Tabakova
Modétudes: II. Lydian
- Chandos.
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JB Dunckel
Ballade oiseau (Version for Flute and String Quintet)
Conductor: Harry Allouche.- Warner Classics.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576 "Hunt": II. Adagio
- Sony Classical.
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Liam Taylor-West
A Slow Breath
Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.![]()
Yumiko Morioka
Moon Road
- Metron Records.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135: III. Lento assai, cantante e tranquil
Ensemble: Calidore String Quartet.- Signum Records.
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Caroline Shaw
Plan & Elevation: V. The Beech Tree
Conductor: Pekka Kuusisto. Orchestra: Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.- Platoon.
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Kris Davis
An Invitation to Disappear
- Pyroclastic Records.
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Cécile Chaminade
Autumn (6 Études de concert- book 1 Op.35)
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- Stephen Hough's French Album.
- hyperion.
- 013.
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Simeon Walker
Whist
- Sentric Music Limited.
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Remo Giazotto
Giazotto: Adagio in G Minor (Attrib. T. Albinoni) [Arr. for Saxophone Quartet]
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
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Andy Quin
About You
- De Wolfe Music.
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Aukai
Yobue
- Apapachoa Records.
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Annelie
Philippine
- Télès Music.
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Florence Price
Symphony no.3 in C minor (2nd mvt)
Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Shuta Yasukochi
Before
- VAKNAR.
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Frederick Delius
On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
Orchestra: Manchester Camerata. Conductor: John Rutter.- Classical Tranquillity.
- Collegium.
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Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Feb 202617:00BBC Radio 3 Unwind
- Sun 15 Mar 202617:00BBC Radio 3 Unwind
