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Radio 3 Unwind,09 Mar 2025,180 mins

Elevate your evening with soothing music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 23 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 Rachmaninov, Errollyn Wallen and Erland Cooper. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to slower music can help calm your nervous system. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Retire My Soul
    Retire My Soul
    William Byrd
  3. 2.
    O ma belle rebelle
    O ma belle rebelle
    Charles Gounod
  4. 3.
    The Four Seasons, Concerto No 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter" (2nd mvt)
    The Four Seasons, Concerto No 4 in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter" (2nd mvt)
    Antonio Vivaldi