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Radio 3 Unwind,02 Jul 2025,180 mins

Welcome calm with relaxing classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 25 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 Vaughan Williams, Snorri Hallgrímsson and Doreen Carwithen. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how an aromatic bath can aid relaxation. 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.
    Air (Serenade in G major)
    Air (Serenade in G major)
    Ernest John Moeran
  3. 2.
    Chorale prelude, Op 122, No 5 arr. Busoni for piano
    Chorale prelude, Op 122, No 5 arr. Busoni for piano
    Johannes Brahms
  4. 3.
    Lumen Prime Aurore
    Lumen Prime Aurore
    Mary Finsterer