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Radio 3 Unwind,04 Jun 2025,180 mins

Ease the cares of the day with calming music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 16 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 Mozart, annasara and Arvo Pärt. 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 positive effects of scented candles. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Piano sonata in D major, K 576 (2nd mvt)
    Piano sonata in D major, K 576 (2nd mvt)
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. 2.
    English Suite: Meditation
    English Suite: Meditation
    Paul Lewis
  4. 3.
    Snow White's Canzonetta
    Snow White's Canzonetta
    Alexander Litvinovsky