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Radio 3 Unwind,21 May 2025,180 mins

Slow down with sublime classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 14 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 Brahms, Nils Frahm and Alanna Crouch. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the positive benefits of a bit of self reflection. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Pifa (Pastoral symphony) from the Messiah, arr. for piano
    Pifa (Pastoral symphony) from the Messiah, arr. for piano
    George Frideric Handel
  3. 2.
    Fracture
    Fracture
    Stephan Moccio
  4. 3.
    Mélodie in Ab Major (arr. for orchestra)
    Mélodie in Ab Major (arr. for orchestra)
    Louise Farrenc