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Radio 3 Unwind,07 Jan 2026,180 mins

Relax with a calming selection of classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 26 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 Mel Bonis, Max Richter, Handel, and Alice Sara Ott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause, and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, all about the benefits of learning music. 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.
    Siciliana
    Siciliana
    Marcel Grandjany
  3. 2.
    Prelude in B major, Op.32 No.11
    Prelude in B major, Op.32 No.11
    Sergey Rachmaninov
  4. 3.
    Lute Concerto in C major (2nd mvt)
    Lute Concerto in C major (2nd mvt)
    Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht