Episode details

Radio 3 Unwind,01 Apr 2026,180 mins
Sweep away the cares of the day with calming music
Classical Wind DownAvailable for 27 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 Handel, Jóhann Jóhannsson and Ruth Gipps. 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 mindful eating. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Water Music Suite in D major HWV.349 (Alla hornpipe)Water Music Suite in D major HWV.349 (Alla hornpipe)George Frideric Handel
- 2.Deep RiverDeep RiverTrad.
- 3.The Lark (A farewell to St Petersburg, No 10) transc. BalakirevThe Lark (A farewell to St Petersburg, No 10) transc. BalakirevMikhail Ivanovich Glinka