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Radio 3 Unwind,02 Apr 2025,180 mins

Release the day with serene classical sounds

Classical Wind Down

Available for 21 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 Camille Saint-Saëns, Caroline Shaw, and Morten Lauridsen. 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 white noise can help to unwind your mind. 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.
    The Gadfly (Romance)
    The Gadfly (Romance)
    Dmitry Shostakovich
  3. 2.
    My heart be brave
    My heart be brave
    Marques L. A. Garrett
  4. 3.
    Romance for strings
    Romance for strings
    Gerald Finzi