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Radio 3 Unwind,05 Jan 2025,180 mins

Elevate your evening with soothing music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 15 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 Rosey Chan, Sufjan Stevens and Nils Frahm. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of being in your own company. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Ave Maria (meditation on Bach's prelude in C)
    Ave Maria (meditation on Bach's prelude in C)
    Charles Gounod
  3. 2.
    Melodie (5 Fantasy pieces, Op 3 No 3)
    Melodie (5 Fantasy pieces, Op 3 No 3)
    Sergey Rachmaninov
  4. 3.
    Meditation 5: In green pastures (Meditations on a theme of John Blow)
    Meditation 5: In green pastures (Meditations on a theme of John Blow)
    Arthur Bliss