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Radio 3 Unwind,26 Nov 2025,180 mins

Let the evening enfold you in a gentle musical embrace

Classical Wind Down

Available for 14 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 Dvorak, Haruomi Hosono and Ruth Gipps. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how wearing comfortable clothes in the evening can help you wind down. 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.
    Cello concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33 (2nd mvt)
    Cello concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33 (2nd mvt)
    Camille Saint‐Saëns
  3. 2.
    Nocturne for piano
    Nocturne for piano
    Dobrinka Tabakova
  4. 3.
    Ahi dolor, che m'occidi (Madrigals for 5 voices, Book 2)
    Ahi dolor, che m'occidi (Madrigals for 5 voices, Book 2)
    Crescenzo Salzilli