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Classical music for tranquil moments

Escape the stresses of the day and immerse yourself in relaxing classical music, perfect for moments of peace and reflection.

Escape the stresses of the busy day and unwind with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for moments of stillness and quiet. Featuring flowing harmonies from Rachel Portman, John Rutter, and Morten Lauridsen. And beautiful melodies from George Walker, Margaret Bonds, William Byrd and more.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM

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Music Played

  • John Rutter

    Requiem: Pie Jesu

    Performer: Edward Saklatvala. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
    • Warner Classics.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Six Canonic Studies, Op. 56: No. 4, Con moto amabile: supple and airy

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Mann.
    • Toccata Classics.

  • Michiel Borstlap

    Sunday (Andante Piano Sessions)

    Performer: Michiel Borstlap.
    • Andante Piano.

  • Aaron Copland

    Corral Nocturne

    Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony. Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas.
    • RCA Red Seal.

  • Ola Gjeilo

    Winter Light (Version for Saxophone & Ensemble)

    Performer: Jess Gillam. Ensemble: Jess Gillam Ensemble.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Morten Lauridsen

    O magnum mysterium

    Choir: Chamber Choir of Europe. Conductor: Nicol Matt.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • José White Lafitte

    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. Adagio ma non troppo

    Conductor: Paul Freeman. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Guido Alberto Fano

    Andante e Allegro con fuoco: I. Andante

    Performer: Roberto Prosseda. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Nir Kabaretti.
    • Hyperion.

  • Louise Farrenc

    Symphony No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 36: II. Adagio cantabile

    Conductor: Johannes Goritzki. Orchestra: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.
    • jpc schallplatten Versandhandels GmbH.

  • Paul Mealor

    Beneath Thy Compassion

    Ensemble: Apollo5.
    • VOCES8 Records.

  • Johann Pachelbel

    Canon and Gigue for Three Violins and Continuo in D Major

    Orchestra: Jean-François Paillard Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Jean‐François Paillard.
    • Warner Classics International.

  • Aaron Copland

    Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and expressively -

    Orchestra: A Far Cry.
    • Naxos.

  • Sir George Dyson

    Woodland Suite: III. Moon-Fairy

    Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.
    • Chandos Records Limited.

  • Richard Strauss

    Violin Sonata, Op. 18: II. Improvisation. Andante cantabile

    Performer: Renaud Capuçon. Performer: Guillaume Bellom.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Dobrinka Tabakova

    Nocturne

    Performer: Mari Samuelsen. Performer: Julien Quentin.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Elizabeth Poston

    Balulalow

    Choir: St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir. Conductor: Tom Winpenny.
    • Naxos.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo

    Performer: Stewart Goodyear. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Andrew Constantine.
    • Orchid Music Limited.

  • George Walker

    Lyric for Strings (Remastered)

    Conductor: Paul Freeman. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Deep River

    Performer: Randall Goosby. Performer: Zhu Wang.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

    Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Adagio

    Performer: Zhou Qian. Orchestra: Toronto Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Kevin Mallon.
    • Naxos.

  • Gregorio Allegri

    Miserere Mei

    Ensemble: VOCES8.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Ottorino Respighi

    6 Pieces for Piano: No. 6, Intermezzo-Serenata

    Performer: Benedetta Iardella.
    • Halidon.

  • Rachel Portman

    I'd Miss You

    Performer: Rachel Portman.
    • Music.Film.

  • Rebecca Dale

    Materna Requiem: 10. In Paradisum: If I Should Go

    Conductor: Clark Rundell. Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto

    Performer: Sviatoslav Richter. Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Stanisław Wisłocki.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • William Byrd

    Fantasy

    Performer: Guillem Pérez-Quer.
    • Prima Classic.

  • Margaret Bonds

    Montgomery Variations: VI. Lament

    Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Kellen Gray.
    • Linn Records.

  • Lili Boulanger

    Deux Morceaux: I. Nocturne

    Performer: Julian Riem. Performer: Raphaela Gromes.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.

  • Eleanor Daley

    Upon Your Heart

    Choir: Pembroke College Girls' Choir. Choir: Pembroke College Chapel Choir. Conductor: Anna Lapwood.
    • Signum Records.

  • Joby Talbot

    Ink Dark Moon: II. Adagio contemplativo

    Performer: Miloš Karadaglić. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Gernon.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Peteris Vasks

    Vientulais Engelis: Meditation for Violin and String Orchestra

    Performer: Mari Samuelsen. Conductor: Jonathan Stockhammer. Orchestra: Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • George Frideric Handel

    Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10, HWV 328: V. Allegro

    Orchestra: The English Concert.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Paul Leonard‐Morgan

    Scotland

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra.

  • Robert Lucas Pearsall

    Lay a garland

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Olivia Belli

    Grain Moon

    Performer: Anna Lapwood.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Florence Price

    Snapshots Moon Behind a Cloud

    Performer: Samantha Ege.
    • Lorelt.

  • Rosey Chan

    Infinity

    Performer: Rosey Chan. Performer: Sonic Apothecary.
    • Rosey Chan.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Jan 202514:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sun 2 Feb 202506:00
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  • Thu 13 Feb 202514:00
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  • Wed 26 Feb 202506:00
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  • Sun 27 Apr 202514:00
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  • Tue 27 May 202506:00
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  • Mon 23 Jun 202514:00
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  • Wed 23 Jul 202506:00
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  • Fri 5 Sep 202514:00
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  • Sat 4 Oct 202506:00
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  • Tue 25 Nov 202514:00
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  • Sat 3 Jan 202606:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind