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Radio 3 Unwind,31 Dec 2025,180 mins

31/12/2025

Classical Wind Down

Available for 46 days

Three hours of calming classical music designed to light up the winter darkness, and 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 blend of radiant music from the likes of JS Bach, Max Richter, Tchaikovsky, and Debussy. Plus, a chance to Press Pause, and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, all about the benefits of making your home cosy. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Young Birches, Op. 128, No. 2
    Young Birches, Op. 128, No. 2
    Amy Beach
  3. 2.
    Clarinet Quintet in F sharp minor (2nd mvt)
    Clarinet Quintet in F sharp minor (2nd mvt)
    Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
  4. 3.
    Cello suite No 6 in D major, BWV 1012 (Sarabande)
    Cello suite No 6 in D major, BWV 1012 (Sarabande)
    Johann Sebastian Bach