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Radio 3 Unwind,20 Oct 2026,180 mins

Start your 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 Eric Whitacre, Finzi and Mahler. 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 leaving something unfinished can help you wind down at the end of the day. 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.
    Four Pieces for Piano and Cello
    Four Pieces for Piano and Cello
    Frank Bridge
  3. 2.
    And there was light
    And there was light
    Matthew Coleridge
  4. 3.
    The Wanderer
    The Wanderer
    Luke Faulkner