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Radio 3 Unwind,03 Dec 2025,180 mins

Ease the cares of your day with a soothing classical mix

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 Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Akira Kosemura and Schubert. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on effective ways to block out unwanted noise. 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.
    Lullaby, Op 49 No 4, arr. Alfred Cortot
    Lullaby, Op 49 No 4, arr. Alfred Cortot
    Johannes Brahms
  3. 2.
    Sussex Landscape part 2
    Sussex Landscape part 2
    Avril Coleridge-Taylor
  4. 3.
    Laveche's Gallyerde
    Laveche's Gallyerde
    Robert Johnson