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Radio 3 Unwind,08 Dec 2024,180 mins

Embrace calm with soothing 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 Schubert, Duke Ellington and William Orbit. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being outside can aid relaxation. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Deep River I
    Deep River I
    Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
  3. 2.
    Keyboard concerto No 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 (2nd mvt)
    Keyboard concerto No 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 (2nd mvt)
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. 3.
    The Holy Boy (Prelude No 3 arr. for string quartet)
    The Holy Boy (Prelude No 3 arr. for string quartet)
    John Ireland