Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,14 Jan 2026,180 mins
Let go of the day with a calm classical soundtrack
Classical Wind DownAvailable for 27 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 artists including Alice Coltrane, Max Richter and Gabríel Ólafs. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the value of a nightly bedtime routine. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.The Swan (Carnival of the Animals)The Swan (Carnival of the Animals)Camille Saint‐Saëns
- 2.SanctuarySanctuaryKerenza Peacock
- 3.BeatitudesBeatitudesJocelyn Hagen & Timothy Takach