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Radio 3 Unwind,14 Dec 2025,180 mins

Embrace the Christmas spirit with gentle classical sounds

Classical Unwind

Available for 13 days

Peaceful festive classical music to lift your spirits and bring warmth to your Christmas morning. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams. Featuring cherished carols, glowing choral harmonies and gentle orchestral favourites, this special Christmas edition offers a comforting soundtrack for rest, reflection and togetherness. Across three hours of music, we explore the sense of connection that singing brings, the nostalgia woven into familiar melodies, and the quiet joy that emerges in moments of stillness. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday shares insights into how Christmas music can positively shape our mood, strengthen memory and evoke a powerful sense of belonging.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Jouluyo, juhlayo (Silent Night)
    Jouluyo, juhlayo (Silent Night)
    Franz Xaver Gruber
  3. 2.
    New Year's Carol
    New Year's Carol
    Richard Rodney Bennett
  4. 3.
    3 Christmas Pictures (Starlight Lullaby)
    3 Christmas Pictures (Starlight Lullaby)
    Philip Lane