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Radio 3 Unwind,13 Mar 2025,180 mins

Quiet your mind with soothing classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 27 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 Brahms, Gabríel Ólafs and Meredi. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how tasks like doing the laundry can help calm the mind. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Apres un reve, Op 7 No 1 (arr. for piano)
    Apres un reve, Op 7 No 1 (arr. for piano)
    Gabriel Fauré
  3. 2.
    Passacaglia from Trio sonata in A minor, BuxWV 272
    Passacaglia from Trio sonata in A minor, BuxWV 272
    Dieterich Buxtehude
  4. 3.
    Everything Before Us
    Everything Before Us
    Chanda Dancy