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Flowing classical sounds for tranquil moments

Escape the stresses of the day and immerse yourself in relaxing classical music, perfect for moments of peace and reflection.

Escape the stresses of the busy day and unwind with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for moments of stillness and quiet.

Featuring flowing harmonies from Eric Whitacre, Ken Burton, and David Briggs, and beautiful melodies from Florence Price, William Walton, Imogen Holst, and more.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM

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  • William Walton

    Henry V: Touch Her Soft Lips and Part

    Lyricist: William Shakespeare. Conductor: John Rutter. Orchestra: Aurora Orchestra. Choir: The Cambridge Singers.
    • This Is the Day: Music on Royal Occasions.
    • Collegium.
    • 15.
  • Hayato Sumino

    Lydian Harp

    Performer: Hayato Sumino.
    • Lydian Harp.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 - II. Andante cantabile

    Performer: Renaud Capuçon. Orchestra: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra.
    • Mozart: The Violin Concertos.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 11.
  • Clara Schumann

    3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22: I. Andante Molto

    Performer: Alexandra Dariescu. Performer: Tomo Keller.
    • 3 Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22: I. Andante Molto.
    • Signum Records.
    • 1.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Lascia ch'io piangia (Rinaldo)

    Performer: Felix Klieser. Ensemble: CHAARTS.
    • Berlin Classics.
  • Orlando Gibbons

    Drop, Drop Slow Tears

    Choir: Tenebrae. Performer: Christian Forshaw. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • When Sleep Comes: Evening Meditations for Voices & Saxophone.
    • Signum Records.
    • 1.
  • Alexis Ffrench

    Everything Changes

    Performer: Alexis Ffrench.
    • Classical Soul Vol. 1.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 13.
  • Edward Elgar

    Salut d'amour, Op. 12

    Performer: Charlie Siem. Lyricist: Manfred Grafe. Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Goodwin.
    • Under the Stars.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 4.
  • Olivia Belli

    Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra "Daimon": I. The Departure

    Performer: Olivia Belli. Orchestra: Deutsches Kammerorchester Berlin. Conductor: John Metcalfe.
    • Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra \"Daimon\"/I. The Departure.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.
  • David Briggs

    Ubi caritas et amor

    Lyricist: Anonymous. Choir: The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge. Conductor: Stephen Layton.
    • Briggs: Mass for Notre Dame.
    • Hyperion.
    • 5.
  • Edward Elgar

    2 Chansons, Op. 15: No. 2, Chanson de matin

    Conductor: Andrew Davis. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra.
    • Warner Music UK Limited,Warner Music UK Limited.
  • Johannes Brahms

    Intermezzo, In E Flat Major, Op. 117: No. 1

    Performer: Kun Woo Paik.
    • Brahms: A Classical October.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 149.
  • Nitin Sawhney

    New Tribes

    Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Nitin Sawhney.
    • Human Planet (Soundtrack from the TV Series).
    • Silva Screen Records.
    • 24.
  • Frédéric Chopin

    24 Preludes Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop"

    Ensemble: ACh Duo.
    • Qbk.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto

    Performer: Stella Chen. Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Conductor: Jean‐Jacques Kantorow.
    • Beethoven & Barber: Violin Concertos.
    • Platoon.
    • 2.
  • Camille Saint‐Saëns

    Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium

    Performer: Isata Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Konya Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Braimah Kanneh-Mason. Performer: Ayla Sahin. Performer: Timothy Ridout. Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Adam Walker. Performer: Alasdair Malloy.
    • Sleepy Piano Music.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 245.
  • Gabríel Ólafs

    Vestige

    Performer: Gabríel Ólafs.
    • Polar: Abyss.
    • Decca Records US.
    • 4.
  • Hubert Clifford

    Five English Nursery Tunes IV. Curly Locks

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • Chandos.
  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Flute Concerto in F Major, RV 434: II. Largo cantabile

    Performer: Karel Valter. Ensemble: Café Zimmermann. Conductor: Pablo Valetti.
    • Vivaldi: Masques.
    • Alpha Classics.
    • 16.
  • Jānis Mediņš

    24 Dainas: Daina No. 10, Moderato assai

    Performer: Arta Arnicane.
    • 24 Dainas: Daina No. 10, Moderato assai.
    • Prima Classic.
    • 1.
  • Gabriel Fauré

    Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In Paradisum

    Lyricist: Anonymous. Choir: Chœur de l’Opéra Royal. Orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal. Conductor: Victor Jacob.
    • Fauré: Requiem.
    • Château de Versailles Spectacles.
    • 14.
  • Ludovico Einaudi

    Memory One

    Performer: Ludovico Einaudi.
    • Memory One.
    • Decca (UMO) (Classics).
    • 1.
  • Imogen Holst

    Variations on "Loth to Depart": Theme

    Performer: Alice Farnham. Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra.
    • Imogen Holst: Discovering Imogen.
    • NMC Recordings Limited.
    • 2.
  • Ken Burton

    A prayer

    Choir: BBC Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.
  • Franz Schubert

    4 Impromptus, Op. Posth. 142, D. 935: No. 3 in B-Flat Major: Thema

    Performer: Eric Lu.
    • Schubert: Impromptus, Op. 90 & 142.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 7.
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 80: II. Andante

    Performer: Philippe Graffin. Orchestra: Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Michael Hankinson.
    • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor • Dvořák: Violin Concertos.
    • AVIE Records.
    • 2.
  • Anthony Romaniuk

    Sunrising

    Performer: Anthony Romaniuk.
    • On Modes.
    • Alpha Classics.
    • 1.
  • Nadia Boulanger

    Trois pièces pour violoncelle et piano: No. 2, Sans vitesse et à l'aise

    Performer: Lidy Blijdorp. Performer: Tobias Borsboom.
    • Franck, Boulanger, Debussy & Vermeulen: Works for Cello and Piano.
    • Channel Classics.
    • 6.
  • Florence Price

    Symphony No. 1 in E Minor: II. Largo, maestoso

    Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.
    • Florence Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 2.
  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    Melodia (iii) (Performed on Piano)

    Performer: Alice Sara Ott.
    • Jóhannsson: Melodia (iii) (Performed on Piano).
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 1.
  • Eric Whitacre

    Alleluia

    Conductor: Eric Whitacre. Ensemble: Eric Whitacre Singers.
    • Water Night EP.
    • Decca (UMO).
    • 1.
  • Hania Rani

    F Major

    Performer: Hania Rani.
    • Gondwana Records.
  • Aaron Copland

    Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and expressively -

    Orchestra: A Far Cry.
    • Copland & Aldridge: Clarinet Concerto.
    • Naxos.
    • 4.
  • Amy Beach

    Cradle Song of the Lonely Mother, Op. 108

    Performer: Claire Huangci.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Divertimento in E-Flat Major, K. 563: II. Adagio

    Ensemble: Ssens Trio.
    • Mozart: Divertimento in E-Flat Major, K. 563 II. Adagio.
    • Lawo Classics.
    • 1.
  • Dobrinka Tabakova

    Sun Triptych: III. Dusk

    Performer: Roman Mints. Performer: Kristina Blaumane. Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Dobrinka Tabakova.
    • Tabakova: Sun Triptych.
    • ECM New Series.
    • 10.
  • Gabriel Fauré

    3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve

    Performer: Daniel Lozakovich. Performer: Hélène Mercier. Music Arranger: Pau Casals.
    • Fauré: Après un rêve.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 1.

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