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.
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Hayato Sumino
Lydian Harp
Performer: Hayato Sumino.- Lydian Harp.
- Sony Classical.
- 1.
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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.
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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.
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George Frideric Handel
Lascia ch'io piangia (Rinaldo)
Performer: Felix Klieser. Ensemble: CHAARTS.- Berlin Classics.
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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.
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Alexis Ffrench
Everything Changes
Performer: Alexis Ffrench.- Classical Soul Vol. 1.
- Sony Classical.
- 13.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Johannes Brahms
Intermezzo, In E Flat Major, Op. 117: No. 1
Performer: Kun Woo Paik.- Brahms: A Classical October.
- UME - Global Clearing House.
- 149.
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Nitin Sawhney
New Tribes
Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Nitin Sawhney.- Human Planet (Soundtrack from the TV Series).
- Silva Screen Records.
- 24.
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Frédéric Chopin
24 Preludes Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop"
Ensemble: ACh Duo.- Qbk.
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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.
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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.
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Gabríel Ólafs
Vestige
Performer: Gabríel Ólafs.- Polar: Abyss.
- Decca Records US.
- 4.
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Hubert Clifford
Five English Nursery Tunes IV. Curly Locks
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.- Chandos.
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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.
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Jānis Mediņš
24 Dainas: Daina No. 10, Moderato assai
Performer: Arta Arnicane.- 24 Dainas: Daina No. 10, Moderato assai.
- Prima Classic.
- 1.
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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.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Memory One
Performer: Ludovico Einaudi.- Memory One.
- Decca (UMO) (Classics).
- 1.
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Imogen Holst
Variations on "Loth to Depart": Theme
Performer: Alice Farnham. Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra.- Imogen Holst: Discovering Imogen.
- NMC Recordings Limited.
- 2.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Romaniuk
Sunrising
Performer: Anthony Romaniuk.- On Modes.
- Alpha Classics.
- 1.
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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.
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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.
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Jóhann Jóhannsson
Melodia (iii) (Performed on Piano)
Performer: Alice Sara Ott.- Jóhannsson: Melodia (iii) (Performed on Piano).
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 1.
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Eric Whitacre
Alleluia
Conductor: Eric Whitacre. Ensemble: Eric Whitacre Singers.- Water Night EP.
- Decca (UMO).
- 1.
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Hania Rani
F Major
Performer: Hania Rani.- Gondwana Records.
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Aaron Copland
Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and expressively -
Orchestra: A Far Cry.- Copland & Aldridge: Clarinet Concerto.
- Naxos.
- 4.
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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.
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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.
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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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