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Radio 3 Unwind,17 Dec 2024,180 mins

Ease into the evening with restorative sounds

Classical Wind Down

Available for 5 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 Anoushka Shankar, Poppy Ackroyd and Rimsky-Korsakov – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from award-winning science podcaster Caroline Steel and a chance to Press Pause. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Entry of Polymnie (Les Boreades)
    Entry of Polymnie (Les Boreades)
    Jean‐Philippe Rameau
  3. 2.
    Evening Song (from Piano Pieces for Little and Big Kids, Op.85)
    Evening Song (from Piano Pieces for Little and Big Kids, Op.85)
    Robert Schumann
  4. 3.
    Ave Maria
    Ave Maria
    Vladimir Valivov & Giulio Caccini