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Radio 3 Unwind

Music to unwind your mind.

LIVE,17:00 - 20:00

Wind down for the evening with a sleep-inspired classical playlist
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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 sleep-related music from the likes of Jacob Collier, Karen Tanaka and Vivaldi. Plus a chance to Press Pause with Niall and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how setting the right temperature can help you sleep. To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.

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Recent Tracks

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Bassoon concerto in B flat major, 'La notte' (3rd mvt - Sleep)
    Bassoon concerto in B flat major, 'La notte' (3rd mvt - Sleep)
    Antonio Vivaldi
  3. 2.
    Anima 2 - Sleep Rework
    Anima 2 - Sleep Rework
    Olivia Belli
  4. 3.
    Come, heavy sleep (arr for string quartet)
    Come, heavy sleep (arr for string quartet)
    John Dowland
  5. 4.
    Something Heavy (Sleep Version)
    Something Heavy (Sleep Version)
    Jacob Collier

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