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Radio 3 Unwind,21 Apr 2026,180 mins

Round off the day with a calming classical soundtrack

Classical Wind Down

Available 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.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Ciaccona
    Ciaccona
    Johann Pachelbel
  3. 2.
    Butterfly Lovers Violin concerto (1st mvt)
    Butterfly Lovers Violin concerto (1st mvt)
    Gang Chen & Zhanhao He
  4. 3.
    Zum Sanctus. Sehr langsam (from Deutsche Messe, D 872)
    Zum Sanctus. Sehr langsam (from Deutsche Messe, D 872)
    Franz Schubert