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Radio 3 Unwind,15 Dec 2024,180 mins

Switch off with calming classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 2 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 Florence Price, Aaron Copland and Ennio Morricone. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on harnessing the dimmer switch. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Moon
    The Moon
    William Lloyd Webber
  3. 2.
    Menuet (Le tombeau de Couperin)
    Menuet (Le tombeau de Couperin)
    Maurice Ravel
  4. 3.
    Du bist wie eine Blume (Myrthen, Op 25 No 24)
    Du bist wie eine Blume (Myrthen, Op 25 No 24)
    Robert Schumann