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Radio 3 Unwind,13 May 2025,180 mins

Clear the mind with beautiful music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 28 days

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 Haydn, Hania Rani and Hideyuki Hashimoto. 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 we can help ourselves by helping others. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Symphony No.1 'Spring'
    Symphony No.1 'Spring'
    Robert Schumann
  3. 2.
    Nocturne No 1 in B major, Op 32
    Nocturne No 1 in B major, Op 32
    Frédéric Chopin
  4. 3.
    Prayer
    Prayer
    Hideyuki Hashimoto