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Radio 3 Unwind,04 Feb 2026,180 mins

Switch off with an evening of classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 40 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 JS Bach, Polly Carter and Tchaikovsky. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how the use of noise-cancelling headphones can help you block out the stress of external noise. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (Arr. for 2 Marimbas
    Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (Arr. for 2 Marimbas
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 2.
    Piano Sonata in B flat major, K 333
    Piano Sonata in B flat major, K 333
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. 3.
    Mother of God, Here I Stand (The Veil of the Temple)
    Mother of God, Here I Stand (The Veil of the Temple)
    John Tavener