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Radio 3 Unwind,04 May 2026,180 mins

Start the day right with beautiful classical music

Classical Unwind

Available for 27 days

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams. Featuring calming melodies to help you recharge for the day ahead from composers including Respighi, Farrenc, and Gregorio Allegri. Sian explores the scientific basis for the benefits of getting out into nature while out to Take a Breath, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to music might make you complete a task quicker, and your daily chance to Find Your Focus comes courtesy of the music of Olivia Belli.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Suor Angelica (Intermezzo)
    Suor Angelica (Intermezzo)
    Giacomo Puccini
  3. 2.
    Nell Gwyn Suite (Pastoral Dance)
    Nell Gwyn Suite (Pastoral Dance)
    Edward German
  4. 3.
    Salomea
    Salomea
    Jasmin Reuter