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Radio 3 Unwind,21 Sep 2025,180 mins

Relax at the end of the day with sublime music

Classical Wind Down

Available for 26 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 Debussy, McCoy Tyner and Imogen Holst. 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 benefits of letter writing. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Rêverie, L. 68: Rêverie
    Rêverie, L. 68: Rêverie
    Claude Debussy
  3. 2.
    Piano concerto No 4 in G major, K 41 (2nd mvt)
    Piano concerto No 4 in G major, K 41 (2nd mvt)
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. 3.
    Lush Life
    Lush Life
    Billy Strayhorn