Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,24 Mar 2026,180 mins
Relax in the evening's glow with peaceful music
Classical Wind DownAvailable for 3 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 Beethoven, Emilie Mayer and Midori Hirano. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how shutting down the laptop a little earlier can help you sleep. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Phantasy Quintet (3rd mvt)Phantasy Quintet (3rd mvt)Ralph Vaughan Williams
- 2.Piano concerto No 21 in C major, K 467 (2nd mvt)Piano concerto No 21 in C major, K 467 (2nd mvt)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 3.Nocturne, Canon by Inversion (2 Canons, No 1)Nocturne, Canon by Inversion (2 Canons, No 1)Ethel Smyth