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Radio 3 Unwind,12 Aug 2026,180 mins

Zone in for the morning with serene classical music

Classical Unwind

Available for 28 days

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams. Featuring beautiful, and captivating melodies from composers including Philip Glass, Mel Bonis, and Johannes Brahms, and a chance to Find Your Focus this morning through the music of Alexis Ffrench. SIan Takes a Breath in the Black Mountains in Wales and marvels at a stream she discovers at the top. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores what kind of music listening is best for reducing feelings of anxiety.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Preludes, Book 1 (No 8, 'La fille aux cheveux de lin')
    Preludes, Book 1 (No 8, 'La fille aux cheveux de lin')
    Claude Debussy
  3. 2.
    Four Clavierstucke (No 3, 'Wiegenlied I')
    Four Clavierstucke (No 3, 'Wiegenlied I')
    Ingeborg Bronsart von Schellendorf
  4. 3.
    Songs for the Journey (5th mvt, 'Celtic Blessing')
    Songs for the Journey (5th mvt, 'Celtic Blessing')
    Kevin Siegfried