Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,21 Apr 2026,180 mins
Round off the day with a calming 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 the likes of Nico Muhly, Anna Phoebe and Schubert. 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 a quick tidy up can make you feel calmer. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.CiacconaCiacconaJohann Pachelbel
- 2.Butterfly Lovers Violin concerto (1st mvt)Butterfly Lovers Violin concerto (1st mvt)Gang Chen & Zhanhao He
- 3.Zum Sanctus. Sehr langsam (from Deutsche Messe, D 872)Zum Sanctus. Sehr langsam (from Deutsche Messe, D 872)Franz Schubert