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Radio 3 Unwind,05 Nov 2025,180 mins

Relax into the evening with a soundtrack of calming classical music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 28 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 Vivaldi, Vince Pope and Anoushka Shankar. 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 tidy kitchen can be the key to a relaxing evening. 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.
    Dream Interlude (Falstaff, Op 68)
    Dream Interlude (Falstaff, Op 68)
    Edward Elgar
  3. 2.
    Sehr langsam (Kreisleriana, Op 16 No 6)
    Sehr langsam (Kreisleriana, Op 16 No 6)
    Robert Schumann
  4. 3.
    Pastoral
    Pastoral
    Vince Pope