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Radio 3 Unwind,11 Feb 2026,180 mins

Switch off with serene classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 47 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, Beethoven, Bryce Dessner, and Max Richter. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, who teaches us how to accept single-tasking in a multitasking world. Our resident science podcaster Caroline Steel also joins us for an essential Wind Down Wisdom on the benefits of solo games. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Organ Sonata no.4 BWV.528 (2nd mvt)
    Organ Sonata no.4 BWV.528 (2nd mvt)
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 2.
    Caprice Viennois arr. for violin & guitar
    Caprice Viennois arr. for violin & guitar
    Fritz Kreisler
  4. 3.
    Prélude, marine et chansons pour flûte, violon, violoncelle et harpe: I
    Prélude, marine et chansons pour flûte, violon, violoncelle et harpe: I
    Joseph Guy Ropartz