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Colour your evening with the dulcet sounds of 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 Anton Arensky, Olivia Belli, and Mozart. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the advantages of taking part in reformer pilates.
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Music Played

  • Alexandre Guilmant

    Prière in F Major, Op. 16 (Arr. for Classical Accordion & Piano by Miloš Milivoj

    Performer: Miloš Milivojević. Performer: Simon Callaghan.
    • Nimbus Records.

  • Padre Antonio Soler

    Harpsichord Sonata No. 74: Andante in D Major

    Performer: Godelieve Schrama.
    • Dabringhaus Und Grimm Audiovision GmBH.

  • Olivia Belli

    Sonatina for Nausicaa: II. Andantino

    Performer: Olivia Belli.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Adolphus Hailstork

    Symphony No 1 (2nd mvt)

    Orchestra: Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: JoAnn Falletta.
    • Adolphus Hailstork: An American Port of Call.
    • Naxos.
    • 2.

  • Cécile Chaminade

    Piano Trio No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 34: II. Lento

    Ensemble: Neave Trio.
    • Cécile Chaminade: Piano Trio No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 34: II. Lento.
    • Chandos.
    • 101.

  • Fernando Sor

    6 Petites pièces, Op. 5: No. 5, Andante largo

    Performer: María Luisa Anido.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Johann Pachelbel

    Canon in D Major, P. 37/1 (Arr. for Harp)

    Performer: Alis Huws.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Valentin Silvestrov

    Post Scriptum, Sonata for Violin and Piano: II. Andantino

    Performer: Daniel Rowland. Performer: Borys Fedorov.
    • Challenge Classics.

  • Jess Gillam

    Evensen, Gillam: History Repeats Itself

    Composer: Eydís Evensen. Performer: Jess Gillam. Performer: Eydís Evensen.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Augusta Holmès

    Nocturne (Arr. for Violin, Cello & Ensemble)

    Performer: Florestan Raës. Performer: Clara Germont. Ensemble: Ensemble Nouvelle Vague.
    • Nouvelle Vague Records.

  • Anton Stepanovich Arensky

    Piano Trio no.1 in D Minor Op.32 (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Trio con Brio Copenhagen.
    • Shostakovich & Arensky: Piano Trios.
    • Orchid Classics.
    • 4.

  • Hania Rani

    Time

    Performer: Hania Rani.
    • Matthew Halsall t/a Gondwana Records.

  • Christoph Willibald Gluck

    Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Orfeo ed Euridice)

    Music Arranger: Giovanni Sgambati. Performer: Yuja Wang.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Bill Evans

    Peace Piece

    Performer: Igor Levit.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Jonathan Dove

    The Passing of the Year - 5. Ah, sun-flower!

    Performer: Alexandra Standing. Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Benjamin Goodson.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Trio in E flat Op. 1 No. 1

    Ensemble: Mithras Trio.

  • William Lawes

    Fantasy in G minor-major

    Music Arranger: Andrew Manze. Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.

  • Robert Schumann

    Myrthen, Op 25 (No 24, Du bist wie eine Blume)

    Performer: Simon Lepper. Singer: Ilker Arcayürek.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Mar 202617:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sunday17:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind