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Radio 3 Unwind,24 Mar 2026,180 mins

Relax in the evening's glow with peaceful music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 23 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.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Phantasy Quintet (3rd mvt)
    Phantasy Quintet (3rd mvt)
    Ralph Vaughan Williams
  3. 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
  4. 3.
    Nocturne, Canon by Inversion (2 Canons, No 1)
    Nocturne, Canon by Inversion (2 Canons, No 1)
    Dame Ethel Mary Smyth