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Radio 3 Unwind,19 May 2026,180 mins

Wind down for the evening with a calming classical playlist

Classical Wind Down

Available for 29 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 Nobuo Uematsu, Anoushka Shankar and Haydn. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on orthosomnia: what it is, how it affects our sleep, and suggestions to deal with it. 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.
    The Seal-Woman's Sea-joy (2 Tone pictures, No 2)
    The Seal-Woman's Sea-joy (2 Tone pictures, No 2)
    Helen Hopekirk
  3. 2.
    Meditation from Thais
    Meditation from Thais
    Jules Massenet
  4. 3.
    hurt
    hurt
    Ola Gjeilo