Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,18 Aug 2026,180 mins
Rest and restore yourself with classical music
Classical Wind DownAvailable for 29 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 Ennio Morricone, Poppy Ackroyd and J S Bach. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of sunlight. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Notturno NapolitanoNotturno NapolitanoFanny Mendelssohn
- 2.Symphony in B minor (2nd mvt)Symphony in B minor (2nd mvt)Claude Debussy
- 3.Keyboard concerto in F minor, BWV 1056 (2nd mvt)Keyboard concerto in F minor, BWV 1056 (2nd mvt)Johann Sebastian Bach