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Radio 3 Unwind,22 Apr 2025,180 mins

Get set for the day with peaceful classical music

Classical Unwind

Available for 28 days

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams. Featuring energising and soothing melodies from Borodin, Beethoven, and Cecile Chaminade. Sian takes a trip to the seaside and feels a cathartic release as she throws stones into the sea. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores if music training can improve people's ability to recognise emotion in others.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Nocturne (String Quartet No 2 arr for violin and orchestra)
    Nocturne (String Quartet No 2 arr for violin and orchestra)
    Alexander Borodin
  3. 2.
    Memories
    Memories
    Michiru Oshima
  4. 3.
    Symphony in E major 'Irish' (2nd mvt)
    Symphony in E major 'Irish' (2nd mvt)
    Arthur Sullivan