Soothing classical melodies to help you unwind
Take a moment to unwind with three hours of soothing classical music.
Take a step back from routine and unwind to this three hour mix of soothing classical tunes, paired with natural soundscapes to help you relax.
This mix includes performances from the Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra, The Mancunium Consort, and Oslo Kammerakademi, alongside pieces by Judith Weir, Adolphus Hailstork, Clara Schumann, and Claude Debussy.
Produced by Katie Hill.
An Overcoat Media Production for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
On radio
Music Played
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Edward Gregson
A Song for Sue
Conductor: Ben Gernon. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra.- Chandos.
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José White Lafitte
Violin Concerto in F-Sharp Minor: II. Adagio ma non troppo
Performer: Rachel Barton Pine. Conductor: Daniel Hege. Orchestra: Encore Chamber Orchestra.- Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries.
- Cedille.
- 2.
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William Byrd
Vigilate
Ensemble: Mancunium Consort.- A New Light.
- VOCES8 Records.
- 3.
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Maurice Ravel
Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19
Conductor: Domingo Hindoyan. Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.- Iberia.
- Onyx Classics.
- 10.
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Lili Boulanger
2 Pieces for Violin & Piano: No. 1, Nocturne. Assez lent
Performer: Alessio Enea. Performer: Lucilla Rose Mariotti.- Orchid Classics.
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Judith Weir
Drop down, ye heavens, from above
Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas. Ensemble: Choir of Merton College, Oxford.- Drop down, ye heavens, from above (2025 Remaster).
- Delphian Records.
- 1.
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George Frideric Handel
Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu
Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev. Orchestra: Moscow RTV Large Symphony Orchestra.- A Classic Wedding, Vol. 2.
- Denon.
- 11.
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Grace Williams
Four Illustrations for the Legend of Rhiannon: III. The Penance
Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Andrews.- Grace Williams: Orchestral Works.
- Resonus Classics.
- 3.
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Franz Liszt
Liebestraume, S.541: III. Poco Allegro, Con Affetto
Performer: Anna Pasetti.- Brilliant Classics.
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Samuel Barber
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
Performer: Etienne Gara. Orchestra: Delirium Musicum.- Cabinet of Curiosities.
- Warner Classics.
- 10.
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Florence Price
Resignation
Conductor: John Jeter. Choir: Malmö Operakör.- Naxos Music UK Ltd.
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Doreen Carwithen
Four Preludes (1950): No. 2. Molto adagio e lamentoso
Performer: Hiroaki Takenouchi.- ARTALINNA.
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Camille Saintâ€Saëns
Romance in F Major, Op. 36
Performer: Ben Goldscheider. Conductor: Howard Griffiths. Orchestra: Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.- Berlin Classics.
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Lauri Porra
Veden syli
Performer: Lauri Porra. Performer: Verneri Pohjola.- Ääniä – Finland’s Official Soundscape.
- Platoon.
- 15.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Waltz of the Flowers (From "The Nutcracker", Op. 71)
Performer: Lara Somogyi.- Waltz of the Flowers (From \"The Nutcracker\", Op. 71).
- Mercury Classics.
- 1.
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Johannes Brahms
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 4, Intermezzo (Adagio) in E Major (Upright Piano)
Performer: VÃkingur Ólafsson.- From Afar.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 8.
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Romance in G Major, Op. 39
Conductor: Klaus Reimann.- Beatclap.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 31, K. 297 "Paris" (transcr. for wind ensemble) II. Andante
Ensemble: Oslo Kammerakademi.- Symphonies for Harmoniemusik : Mozart - Haydn - Beethoven.
- Lawo Classics.
- 2.
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Roderick Elms
Cantilena for Guitar and Orchestra
Performer: Carlos Bonell. Conductor: Barry Wordsworth. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç Concert Orchestra.- Roderick Elms: Visions of St Anne and Other Orchestral Works.
- Signum Records.
- 5.
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Cécile Chaminade
Le Noël des oiseaux (Arr. for Cello & Piano)
Performer: Raphaela Gromes. Performer: Julian Riem. Music Arranger: Julian Riem.- Le Noël des oiseaux (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Julian Riem).
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
- 1.
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Jake Runestad
Let My Love Be Heard
Lyricist: Alfred Noyes. Ensemble: VOCES8.- TWENTY.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
- 1.
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Robin Holloway
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 70: IV. Andante - Adagio
Performer: Alda Dizdari. Conductor: Alexander Walker. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales.- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 70: IV. Andante - Adagio.
- Resonus Classics.
- 1.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Organ Sonata Variation
Performer: Eldbjørg Hemsing. Music Arranger: Tim Allhoff. Ensemble: Norwegian String Quartet.- Organ Sonata Variation (After Organ Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, BWV 528: II. Andant.
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
- 1.
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Khaled Al Kammar
Faten Amal Harby
Performer: Julien Quentin. Performer: Serdar Saydan. Performer: Sindy Mohamed. Performer: Wassim Mukdad.- Berlin Classics.
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Marianna Martines
Keyboard Sonata in G Major: II. Andante
Performer: Catherine Gordeladze.- haenssler CLASSIC.
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 92, Hob. I 92 "Oxford": II. Adagio
Ensemble: Oslo Kammerakademi.- Symphony No. 92 , Hob. I:92 "Oxford": II. Adagio.
- Lawo Classics.
- 1.
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Oliver Tarney
The Wise Men and the Star
Lyricist: Lucia Quinault. Conductor: Harry Christophers. Ensemble: The Sixteen.- The Wise Men and the Star - A Christmas Collection.
- CORO.
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Ruth Gipps
Ambarvalia, Op. 70
Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- Gipps: Orchestral Works Vol. 3.
- Chandos Records Limited.
- 02.
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Adolphus Hailstork
Adagio for Strings
Ensemble: Ambrosia Quartet.- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
- Albany Records.
- 12.
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Erik Satie
6 Gnossiennes: No. 1, Lent
Performer: Etienne Gara. Orchestra: Delirium Musicum.- Cabinet of Curiosities.
- Warner Classics.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Var. 18. Andante cantabile
Performer: Lang Lang.- Piano Book 2.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 9.
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Clara Schumann
3 Lieder, Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst du um Schönheit
Lyricist: Friedrich Rückert. Choir: Kammerchor Stuttgart. Conductor: Frieder Bernius.- Clara Schumann: 3 Lieder, Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst du um Schönheit (Transcr. Gottwa.
- Carus.
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai
Performer: Steven Osborne. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ludovic Morlot.- Ravel: Piano Concertos; Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain.
- Hyperion.
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George Walker
String Quartet No. 1 "Lyric": II. Molto adagio
Ensemble: Catalyst Quartet.- Uncovered, Vol. 3: Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, William Grant Still & George Walk.
- Azica Records.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (Arr. for solo piano)
Performer: David Fray. Music Arranger: Wilhelm Kempff.- Bach: Siciliano.
- Warner Classics.
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune, CD 82/3 (Arr. for Saxophone & Ensemble)
Performer: Jess Gillam. Ensemble: Jess Gillam Ensemble.- PRISM, Vol. 2.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
- 1.
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Philip Stopford
In My Father's House
Choir: Truro Cathedral Choir. Orchestra: Âé¶¹Éç National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Christopher Gray.- Regent Records Ltd.
Broadcasts
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