Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,30 Jun 2026,180 mins
Feel the warm embrace of calming classical music
Classical Wind DownAvailable for 8 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 Snorri Hallgrímsson, Sally Beamish and Mahler. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the importance of having a relaxed jaw. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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- 1.Barcarolle No. 4 in A-Flat Major, Op. 44Barcarolle No. 4 in A-Flat Major, Op. 44Gabriel Fauré
- 2.Prelude and Fugue on a theme by Cyril Scott, Op 69 (Prelude)Prelude and Fugue on a theme by Cyril Scott, Op 69 (Prelude)Edmund Rubbra
- 3.I Am Weary, Don't Let Me Rest (Nowhere Sessions)I Am Weary, Don't Let Me Rest (Nowhere Sessions)Snorri Hallgrímsson