Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,25 Feb 2026,180 mins
Wind down this evening with soothing classical music
Classical Wind DownAvailable 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 Borodin, Peter Gregson, Saint-Saens and Meredi. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the importance of engaging in the arts. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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- TrackArtist
- 1.Intermezzo in E flat major, Op 117 No 1 (Schlummerlied)Intermezzo in E flat major, Op 117 No 1 (Schlummerlied)Johannes Brahms
- 2.Kum ba yah (3 Spirituals)Kum ba yah (3 Spirituals)Adolphus Hailstork
- 3.Trio Sonata in G major, Op.2 No.12 (Ciaccona)Trio Sonata in G major, Op.2 No.12 (Ciaccona)Arcangelo Corelli