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Radio 3 Unwind,19 Nov 2025,180 mins

A calming start to the evening with classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 3 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 Eric Whitacre, Clarice Jensen and Chad Lawson. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the potential benefits of mindful baking. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Violin Concerto in E major, BWV.1042 (2nd mvt)
    Violin Concerto in E major, BWV.1042 (2nd mvt)
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 2.
    Nyman: The Claim: The Exchange
    Nyman: The Claim: The Exchange
    Michael Nyman
  4. 3.
    Lasst mich allein, Op 82 No 1 arr. Lenehan
    Lasst mich allein, Op 82 No 1 arr. Lenehan
    Antonín Dvořák