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Ease into the evening with restorative music

Niall Breslin brings you calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest.

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 Ludovico Einaudi, Errollyn Wallen and Arvo Pärt.

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 DIY has the potential to boost your mood.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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Sun 15 Feb 202617:00
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Music Played

  • Frédéric Chopin

    24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop Prelude"

    Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Rosey Chan & Sharon Bezaly

    Duology

    • Platoon.

  • Peter Gregson

    Sphere

    • Decca Records US.

  • Carlos Simon & Randall Goosby

    Traditional: Amazing Grace (Arr. Simon for Violin and Piano)

    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto in D Minor BWV 974 II Adagio (Arr. Ricci for Harp)

    Performer: Helena Ricci.
    • Concerto in D Minor BWV 974 II Adagio (Arr. Ricci for Harp).
    • MUSILUX.

  • Johan Dalene

    Nocturne (feat. Christian Ihle Hadland)

    • Stained Glass.
    • BIS.
    • 5.

  • Samuel Dushkin

    Sicilienne

    Performer: Geneva Lewis. Performer: Julia Hamos.

  • Rob Luft

    Slow Potion

    Performer: Rob Luft. Performer: Joe Wright. Performer: Joe Webb. Performer: Corrie Dick. Singer: Tom McCredie.
    • Edition Records.

  • Thomas Jean Mohamed Rabeh Horeczko

    Amaël

    • Masterworks/Sony Music.

  • The Lyons Mouth & Robert Hollingworth

    In Winter's House

    • Signum Records.

  • Gabríel Ólafs, Reykjavík Orkestra & Viktor Orri Árnason

    Vortex

    • Decca Records US.

  • Eliza Marshall

    First Light

    • Real World X.

  • Ella Macens

    A Love Worth Fighting For (2nd mvt, 'Longing, to be where we were')

    Ensemble: Flinders Quartet.
    • ABC CLASSICS.

  • Carwyn Ellis

    White Horses

    • Bubblewrap Records.

  • Ludovico Einaudi

    Punta Bianca

    • Universal Music Operations Ltd.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Cello Suite no.1 in G major BWV.1007 (Prelude)

    Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma.
    • DECCA.

  • Errollyn Wallen

    Peace on earth

    Performer: Dónal McCann. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Singer: George Hill. Conductor: Stephen Cleobury.
    • Errollyn Wallen: Peace on Earth.
    • Kings College Cambridge.
    • 1.

  • Wanyun (WYHD), Cecilia Kang & Angela Park

    Peace

    • Albany Records.

  • Phil Cunningham

    Loch Katrine's Lady

    Performer: Ryan Corbett.

  • Hildegard von Bingen

    O Euchari in leta via

    Choir: BBC Singers. Singer: Rebecca Lea. Conductor: Benjamin Goodson.

  • Laura Cannell

    O Mater Omnis Gaudii

    • The Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined.
    • Brawl Records.
    • 7.

  • Leon Bosch & Rebeca Omordia

    Sonatina for Double Bass and Piano: Melisma

  • Craig Armstrong

    Romeo and Juliet (Balcony Scene)

    Music Arranger: Paul Bateman. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Bateman.
    • Pure... Movies.
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 16.

  • Jennifer Higdon

    Aria for Oboe & Piano

    Performer: Ari Cohen Mann. Performer: Ari Cohen Mann. Performer: Benjamin Smith. Performer: Benjamin Smith.
    • Vortex.
    • ORCHID CLASSICS.
    • 6.

  • Arvo Pärt

    Nunc Dimittis

    Choir: Vox Clamantis. Conductor: Jaan-Eik Tulve.
    • ECM New Series.

  • Roger Eno & Cecily Eno

    Tapestry

    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Isobel Waller-Bridge & Joshua Hickin

    Objective Contemplation

    • Mercury Classics.

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Apres un reve

    Music Arranger: Pau Casals. Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Isata Kanneh‐Mason.
    • Decca.

  • NYX

    Awe

    • NYX Collective Records.

  • Enrique Granados

    12 Danzas españolas: No. 2, Oriental

    Performer: Avi Avital. Ensemble: Between Worlds.
    • Granados: 12 Danzas españolas: No. 2, Oriental (Arr. Keren for Mandolin & En.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 1.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Larghetto from Keyboard concerto in D major, BWV 972

    Performer: David Fray.
    • Baroque Encores.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 19.

  • Hania Rani

    Misterioso (Non Fiction, part 3)

    Composer: Jack Wyllie. Performer: Hania Rani. Performer: Jack Wyllie. Ensemble: Manchester Collective.
    • Non Fiction - Piano Concerto in Four Movements.
    • Hania Rani.
    • 3.

  • Kremerata Baltica

    Fiori Musicali: Vientula kalla

    • SKANI.

  • Michael Nyman

    String Quartet No.5: III

    Ensemble: CS4. Featured Artist: Chase Spruill.
    • Michael Nyman: String Quartet No.5.
    • Supertrain Records.
    • 3.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Holberg Suite, Op. 40: IV. Air. Andante religioso

    Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Neeme Järvi.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Matthew Halsall

    Bright Sparkling Light

    • Bright Sparkling Light.
    • Gondwana Records.

  • Nils Frahm

    Canton

    Performer: Nils Frahm.
    • Leiter.

  • Rachel Portman

    Marmolada (Dolomites, pale mountains)

    Orchestra: LGT Young Soloists. Conductor: Alexander Gilman.
    • Rachel Portman: Dolomites.
    • Sony Classical/Sony Music.
    • 1.

  • John Foxx

    Evensong

    • Wherever You Are.
    • Metamatic Records.
    • 4.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 21 Jan 202617:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sun 15 Feb 202617:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind