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Embrace calm with soothing classical music

Niall Breslin brings you calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest.

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 Schubert, Duke Ellington and William Orbit. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being outside can aid relaxation.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask 麻豆社 Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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Mon 23 Feb 2026 17:00
麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind

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Music Played

  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

    Deep River I

    Performer: Ashley Jackson.
    • Deep River.
    • Decca Records US.
    • 1.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Keyboard concerto No 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Beatrice Rana. Orchestra: Amsterdam Sinfonietta.
    • Warner Classics.

  • John Ireland

    The Holy Boy (Prelude No 3 arr. for string quartet)

    Ensemble: Maggini Quartet.
    • Naxos.

  • Jade Ashtangini

    Song of Morning Light

    Performer: Jade Ashtangini.
    • Jade Ashtangini.

  • Garry Judd

    British Summer Time

    Conductor: Garry Judd.
    • Compendium Recordings.

  • Robert Schumann

    Marchenbilder, Op 113 (No 4)

    Performer: Rachel Roberts. Performer: Lars Vogt.
    • Avi Music.

  • Connor J. Koppin

    I Found Night

    Conductor: Christopher Gabbitas. Choir: Phoenix Chorale.
    • Signum Records.

  • Francois Mathian

    Souviens-toi

    Performer: Francois Mathian.
    • Francois Mathian / Enjou.

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony No 5 in B flat major, D 485 (2nd mvt)

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Juanjo Mena.

  • Duncan Chisholm

    When the Snow Melts

    Performer: Duncan Chisholm. Performer: Hamish Napier. Ensemble: The Clockwork Sessions.
    • Copperfish Records.

  • John Rutter

    O Waly, Waly (No 3 from Suite for strings)

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: David Lloyd鈥怞ones.
    • Naxos.

  • Evgeny Grinko

    Glare of Us

    Performer: Evgeny Grinko.
    • Nettwerk Music Group.

  • Trevor Roberts

    Pastorale for orchestra

    Orchestra: Royal Ballet Sinfonia. Conductor: Andrew Penny.
    • Marco Polo.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Wiegenlied (Lullaby), Op 49 No 4

    Performer: Herbert Schuch.
    • Naive.

  • Ottorino Respighi

    La Colombe (The Dove) from The Birds

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.

  • Fran莽ois Couperin

    Le Dodo ou l'amour au berceau

    Performer: Marina Baranova.
    • Berlin Classics.

  • Yiruma

    Sunset Bird (Piano Septet Version)

    Performer: Yiruma.
    • Universal Music Ltd..

  • Louise Farrenc

    Cello sonata (2nd mvt) arr. for violin & strings

    Performer: Esther Abrami. Ensemble: Her Ensemble.
    • Sony Classical/Sony Music.

  • Caroline Dale

    Merlin's Hat

    Performer: Caroline Dale.
    • Dharma Records.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No 6 in F major, 'Pastoral' (2nd mvt - scene by the brook)

    Performer: Leonidas Kavakos. Performer: Yo鈥怸o Ma. Performer: Emanuel Ax.
    • SONY.

  • Snorri Hallgr铆msson

    Despair, Light

    Performer: Snorri Hallgr铆msson.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Duke Ellington

    In a Sentimental Mood

    Ensemble: Calefax Reed Quintet.
    • PENTATONE.

  • Sam Rapley

    Ease

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.

  • Haythem Mahbouli

    Transition

    Orchestra: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Haythem Mahbouli.
    • Schole Records.

  • Jos茅 Ferrer

    Pensees du soir - nocturne for guitar, Op 44

    Performer: Gerard Cousins.
    • Prima Classic.

  • Trad.

    Regin Smidur (arr. Danish String Quartet)

    Ensemble: Danish String Quartet.
    • ECM New Series.

  • George Butterworth

    The Banks of Green Willow

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.

  • Alanna Crouch

    Cave

    Performer: Alanna Crouch.
    • Alanna Crouch / Enjou.

  • Dobrinka Tabakova

    Cello Concerto (Longing)

    Performer: Guy Johnston. Conductor: Delyana Lazarova. Orchestra: Hall茅.
    • Halle Concerts Society.

  • Clara Schumann

    Nocturne from Soirees Musicales

    Performer: Alexandra Dariescu.

  • Maycon Ananias

    The Nightwalker

    Performer: Ananias.
    • Neogarde.

  • Henryk Miko艂aj G贸recki

    Piece in the Old Style III

    Music Arranger: William Orbit. Performer: William Orbit.
    • WM UK.

  • Lloyd Coleman

    Luminescence

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Lloyd Coleman.

  • Emma Jackson

    Revive

    Performer: Emma Jackson.
    • Emma Jackson / Enjou.

  • Segun Akinola

    Mordros

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Gabriella Teychenn茅.

  • Donna McKevitt

    Go To The Limits Of Your Longing

    Performer: Donna McKevitt.
    • Instant Karma Classics.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn, M 58

    Performer: Seong鈥怞in Cho.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Mar 2025 18:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Thu 22 May 2025 18:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025 17:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Fri 24 Oct 2025 17:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 17:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3 Unwind