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Radio 3 Unwind,14 Jul 2026,180 mins

Put the day aside with a carefully chosen playlist of relaxing music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 27 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 Eunike Tanzil, Justus Rümenapp and Vivaldi. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how just a little connection to nature every day can help achieve calm. 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.
    Among the Poppies - Afternoon (From the Countryside - suite)
    Among the Poppies - Afternoon (From the Countryside - suite)
    Eric Coates
  3. 2.
    Sing Gently
    Sing Gently
    Eric Whitacre
  4. 3.
    Innocence (Nowhere Sessions)
    Innocence (Nowhere Sessions)
    Snorri Hallgrímsson