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Radio 3 Unwind,23 Apr 2025,180 mins

Welcome tranquillity with blissful classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 3 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 Vivaldi, Max Richter and Rose Riebl. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how knitting can help induce a calming 'flow state'. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Liebestraume, No 3 arr. for harp
    Liebestraume, No 3 arr. for harp
    Franz Liszt
  3. 2.
    Amen from Lo, the full, final sacrifice
    Amen from Lo, the full, final sacrifice
    Gerald Finzi
  4. 3.
    Song for Athene
    Song for Athene
    John Tavener