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Radio 3 Unwind,14 Apr 2026,180 mins

Discover evening calm with classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 29 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, Anoushka Shankar and Vaughan Williams. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how sometimes it's helpful to give yourself a hug. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Langsam (5 Pieces in the folk style, Op 102 No 2)
    Langsam (5 Pieces in the folk style, Op 102 No 2)
    Robert Schumann
  3. 2.
    Harbour Reverie (version for string quartet)
    Harbour Reverie (version for string quartet)
    Carl Vine
  4. 3.
    Symphony No 3 in F major, Op 90 (3rd mvt)
    Symphony No 3 in F major, Op 90 (3rd mvt)
    Johannes Brahms