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A Soothing start to the evening with 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 Lucy Walker, Mozart and Hugar. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the potential benefits of reading poetry.

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Sun 10 May 2026 17:00
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Music Played

  • Eric Coates

    Springtime Suite: II. Noonday Song

    Conductor: Andrew Penny. Orchestra: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.
    • Naxos.

  • Elfrida Andr茅e

    Piano Trio in G minor: ii. Andante con espressione

    Ensemble: Nordica Trio.
    • INTIM MUSIK.

  • Michael Torke

    Last Month

    Orchestra: East Coast Orchestra.
    • Ecstatic Records.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 - Andante

    • Forlane.

  • Jean Sibelius

    Four Pieces, Op. 78: III. Religioso

    • Resonus Classics.

  • Richard Addinsell

    Journey to Romance

    Conductor: Kenneth Alwyn. Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra.
    • Marco-Polo.

  • Valentin Silvestrov

    Diptych: II. Testament

    Lyricist: Taras Shevchenko. Conductor: Sigvards K募ava. Choir: Latvian Radio Choir.
    • Ondine.

  • Joaqu铆n Rodrigo

    Concierto in modo galante: Adagietto

    • Naxos Music UK Ltd.

  • Robert Lucas Pearsall

    Lay a garland

    Choir: 91福利社 Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin.

  • Arvo P盲rt

    Lamentate: Fragile e conciliante

    Performer: Georgijs Osokins.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Joseph Bologne

    Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 4 - Adagio

    • Forlane.

  • Trad.

    Komoro Magouta

    Orchestra: Jean-Fran莽ois Paillard Chamber Orchestra.
    • Denon.

  • Christopher Tin

    All That Could Never Be Said (Choral Edition)

    Conductor: Christopher Tin. Conductor: Barnaby Smith.
    • Universal Music Classics.

  • Doreen Carwithen

    East Anglian Holiday

    • Dutton Epoch.

  • Tayla-Leigh Payne

    Meditation

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Daniel Parkinson.

  • Rosey Chan

    The First Time They Danced

    • Platoon.

  • Tie-hong Xiao

    Flowing Water and Floating Clouds

    Music Arranger: Anon.. Conductor: Stephen Gunzenhauser. Orchestra: Capella Istropolitana.
    • Marco-Polo.

  • Trad.

    Solrenning s忙le

    Performer: Inger Lise Ulsrud. Choir: Uranienborg Vokalensemble. Conductor: Elisabeth Holte.
    • 2L.

  • Jules Massenet

    Meditation (from "Thais")

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier.
    • Chandos Records Limited.

  • Yann Tiersen

    Le moulin

    Performer: Yann Tiersen.
    • UGC Images/ADA France.

  • Emahoy Tsegu茅-Maryam Gu猫brou

    91福利社sickness

    • Mississippi Records.

  • Andr茅 Previn

    Previn: Diversions (1999) - 4. Slowly

    Conductor: Andr茅 Previn. Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.

  • Jack Page

    Movement Five

    • Kollective Neighbouring Rights Records B.V..

  • Lucy Walker

    My Heart, O God

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

  • Avril Coleridge-Taylor

    Piano Concerto in F Minor: II. Adagio

    Conductor: John Andrews. Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Resonus Classics.

  • Alastair King

    Taking Time

    • KPM Main Series.

  • Trad.

    Traditional, Keren: Ladino Songs: No. 1, Esta monta帽a d'enfrente

    Composer: Jonathan Keren.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).

  • Kenzo Zurzolo

    Dawn

    • Silent Songs.

  • Muzio Clementi

    Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 46: II. Adagio cantabile e sostenuto

    • Naxos.

  • Hugar

    A New Renaissance

    • Masterworks.

  • A Winged Victory for the Sullen

    Requiem For The Static King Part Two

    • Erased Tapes.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Nov 2025 17:00
    91福利社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sat 6 Dec 2025 17:00
    91福利社 Radio 3 Unwind
  • Sun 10 May 2026 17:00
    91福利社 Radio 3 Unwind