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Radio 3 Unwind,12 May 2025,180 mins

Find balance with relaxing classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 27 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 Eric Whitacre, Hildur Gudnadóttir and Joseph Haydn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Niall, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, focussing on how expressing emotions in words can ease stress. 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.
    Love walked in
    Love walked in
    George Gershwin
  3. 2.
    Pavan in G minor
    Pavan in G minor
    Henry Purcell
  4. 3.
    recollection
    recollection
    Rachel Portman