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Radio 3 Unwind,03 Feb 2026,180 mins

Settle down in a soft bed of calming music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 36 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 Mozart, Elena Kats-Chernin and Roger Eno. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how making and giving your own gifts can help wellbeing. 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.
    Woodland Suite (1st mvt, At Evening Bell)
    Woodland Suite (1st mvt, At Evening Bell)
    Sir George Dyson
  3. 2.
    Dove
    Dove
    Keane Wang
  4. 3.
    Violin concerto, Op 14 (2nd mvt)
    Violin concerto, Op 14 (2nd mvt)
    Samuel Barber
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