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Radio 3 Unwind,04 Aug 2026,180 mins

Embrace the calm with a soothing 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 Víkingur Ólafsson, Meredi and Mozart. 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 conducting a 'sound census' can help to calm you down. 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.
    Act 3 Entr'acte (Hypatia and Philammon- Andante) from Hypatia
    Act 3 Entr'acte (Hypatia and Philammon- Andante) from Hypatia
    Hubert Parry
  3. 2.
    the eternal sky
    the eternal sky
    Ola Gjeilo
  4. 3.
    Air on the G string (from Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
    Air on the G string (from Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
    Johann Sebastian Bach