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Classical melodies for peaceful moments

Escape the stresses of the day and immerse yourself in a world of relaxing classical music and soundscapes. With calming pieces perfect for finding moments of peace and reflection.

Escape the stresses of the busy day and and immerse yourself in a world of relaxing classical music and soundscapes. This mix features calming orchestral, piano, and choral pieces - perfect for finding moments of peace and reflection.

With classical favourites from Edward Elgar, Gabriel FaurΓ©, and George Frideric Handel, and gently flowing music from Kerensa Briggs, Thomas James White, Alexis Ffrench, Anna Lapwood, Eleanor Dunnet, Jess Gillam, and more.

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An Overcoat Media Production for ΒιΆΉΙη Radio 3 Unwind, MM

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  • Trad.

    Deep River

    Music Arranger: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Music Arranger: Kanneh-Mason Trio. Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Isata Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Braimah Kanneh-Mason.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • John Rutter

    What Sweeter Music

    Choir: The Cambridge Singers. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: John Rutter.
    • Collegium.

  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73: II. Adagio ma non troppo

    Performer: Arthur Stockel. Orchestra: Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Leo McFall.
    • ΄‘±θ²Ή°ω³ΩΓ©.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19: No. 6 Andante sostenuto "Venetianisches Gondellied"

    Performer: Andreas Ottensamer. Ensemble: Schumann Quartett. Conductor: Gunars Upatnieks.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83 - II. Adagio assai

    Performer: Krystian Zimerman. Orchestra: The Cleveland Orchestra. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Thomas James White

    Momentary Pause - Solo Piano Version

    Performer: Thomas James White.

  • Ola Gjeilo

    Madison

    Performer: Ola Gjeilo.
    • 2L.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Blumine

    Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony. Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas.
    • SFS Media.

  • Kerensa Briggs

    Media Vita

    Ensemble: Siglo de Oro. Conductor: Patrick Allies.
    • Delphian Records.

  • Eric Coates

    By The Sleepy Lagoon

    Performer: Martin Loveday. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΙη Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Vernon Handley.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Rachel Portman

    recollection

    Performer: Rachel Portman.
    • Node Records.

  • Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

    Violin Concerto in A Major, Op. 7 No. 1: II. Adagio

    Performer: Fumika Mohri. Orchestra: Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice. Conductor: Michael HalΓ‘sz.
    • Naxos.

  • Eleanor Dunnet

    Exhale

    Ensemble: ΒιΆΉΙη Singers.

  • Dardust

    Pavane Floue

    Performer: Dardust.
    • Masterworks.

  • Undine Smith Moore

    We shall walk through the valley

    Choir: ΒιΆΉΙη Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Rosey Chan

    Autumn

    Performer: Rosey Chan.
    • Platoon.

  • Nitin Sawhney

    New Tribes

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΙη National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Nitin Sawhney.
    • Silva Screen Records Ltd.

  • Gabriel FaurΓ©

    Requiem, Op. 48: 7. In paradisum

    Conductor: Charles Dutoit. Orchestra: Orchestre symphonique de MontrΓ©al. Choir: Orchestre Symphonique de MontrΓ©al Chorus.
    • Decca (UMO).

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": II. Andante cantabile

    Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
    • Warner Classics.

  • FrΓ©dΓ©ric Chopin

    24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor. Lento assai

    Performer: Jan Lisiecki.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • James Scott Skinner

    Hector the Hero

    Ensemble: Maxwell String Quartet.
    • Linn Records.

  • Pyotr Tchaikovsky

    Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "PathΓ©tique": II. Allegro con grazia

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Enrique Granados

    Valses Poeticos: β…₯. Quasi ad libitum (sentimental)

    Performer: Beste Toparlak.
    • PB MΓΌzik.

  • Anna Lapwood

    Winter Time

    Conductor: Anna Lapwood. Choir: Pembroke College Girls' Choir.
    • Sony Classical.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427: I. Adagio

    Performer: Seong‐Jin Cho.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Gustav Holst

    Brook Green Suite: II. Air

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΙη Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Leigh O'Hara.
    • EMF Endeavours.

  • Florence Price

    Piano Concerto in one movement (Adagio cantabile)

    Performer: Jeneba Kanneh‐Mason. Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra. Conductor: Leslie Suganandarajah.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: I. PrΓ©lude

    Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Kate Bush

    This Woman's Work

    Performer: Jess Gillam. Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΙη Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Balcombe.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Alexis Ffrench

    Everything Changes

    Performer: Alexis Ffrench.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.

  • Eleanor Daley

    Grandmother Moon

    Choir: Pembroke College Chapel Choir. Choir: Pembroke College Girls' Choir. Conductor: Anna Lapwood.
    • Signum Records.

  • Edward Elgar

    Sospiri, Op. 70

    Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Conductor: Neville Marriner.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.

  • George Lloyd

    Piano Concerto No. 4: II. Larghetto

    Performer: Kathryn Stott. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: George Lloyd.
    • Wyastone Estate Ltd t/a Nimbus Records.

  • Luis de MilΓ‘n

    FantasΓ­a No. 10 de Consonancias y Redobles

    Performer: Guillem PΓ©rez-Quer.
    • Prima Classic.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Lascia ch'io piangia (Rinaldo)

    Performer: Felix Klieser. Ensemble: CHAARTS.
    • Berlin Classics.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40: II. Largo

    Performer: Yuja Wang. Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel. Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Amy Beach

    Romance Op. 23

    Performer: Bomsori. Performer: Julia Okruashvili.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

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