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Radio 3 Unwind,21 Jul 2026,180 mins

Ease into the evening with restorative music

Classical Wind Down

Available 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 Jon Batiste, Dustin O'Halloran and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how to keep cool in hot weather. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Pathétique Variation (After Piano Sonata No. 8, Op.13: II. Adagio cantabile)
    Pathétique Variation (After Piano Sonata No. 8, Op.13: II. Adagio cantabile)
    Ludwig van Beethoven & Jan-Peter Klöpfel
  3. 2.
    Thief of Time
    Thief of Time
    Richard Norris
  4. 3.
    Hymnus
    Hymnus
    Julius Klengel