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Radio 3 Unwind,23 Jul 2025,180 mins

Welcome in a calming evening with classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 26 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 Beethoven, Paul Smith and Jennifer Higdon. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how painting is good for wellbeing. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Siciliano from Sonata No. 2 in E flat, BWV 1031 arr. piano solo W
    Siciliano from Sonata No. 2 in E flat, BWV 1031 arr. piano solo W
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 2.
    Minuet in G minor, HWV 434 No 4 (arr. for harp & piano by Jan-Peter Klopfel)
    Minuet in G minor, HWV 434 No 4 (arr. for harp & piano by Jan-Peter Klopfel)
    George Frideric Handel
  4. 3.
    Symphony No. 13 in D Major: II. Andante cantabile
    Symphony No. 13 in D Major: II. Andante cantabile
    Joseph Haydn