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 91福利社 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 91福利社 Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
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Edward Gregson
A Song for Sue
Conductor: Ben Gernon. Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra.- Chandos.
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Jos茅 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.
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William Byrd
Vigilate
Ensemble: Mancunium Consort.- A New Light.
- VOCES8 Records.
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Maurice Ravel
Pavane pour une infante d茅funte, 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.
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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.
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Grace Williams
Four Illustrations for the Legend of Rhiannon: III. The Penance
Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Andrews.- Grace Williams: Orchestral Works.
- Resonus Classics.
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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.
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Florence Price
Resignation
Conductor: John Jeter. Choir: Malm枚 Operak枚r.- Naxos Music UK Ltd.
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Doreen Carwithen
Four Preludes, No. 2. Molto adagio e lamentoso
Performer: Hiroaki Takenouchi.- ARTALINNA.
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Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns
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.- 脛盲ni盲 鈥 Finland鈥檚 Official Soundscape.
- Platoon.
- 15.
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Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Waltz of the Flowers (From "The Nutcracker", Op. 71)
Performer: Lara Somogyi.- Waltz of the Flowers (From \"The Nutcracker\", Op. 71).
- Mercury Classics.
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Johannes Brahms
7 Fantasies, Op. 116: No. 4, Intermezzo (Adagio) in E Major (Upright Piano)
Performer: V铆kingur 脫lafsson.- 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.
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Roderick Elms
Cantilena for Guitar and Orchestra
Performer: Carlos Bonell. Conductor: Barry Wordsworth. Orchestra: 91福利社 Concert Orchestra.- Roderick Elms: Visions of St Anne and Other Orchestral Works.
- Signum Records.
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C茅cile Chaminade
Le No毛l des oiseaux (Arr. for Cello & Piano)
Performer: Raphaela Gromes. Performer: Julian Riem. Music Arranger: Julian Riem.- Le No毛l des oiseaux (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Julian Riem).
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
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Jake Runestad
Let My Love Be Heard
Lyricist: Alfred Noyes. Ensemble: VOCES8.- TWENTY.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Robin Holloway
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 70: IV. Andante - Adagio
Performer: Alda Dizdari. Conductor: Alexander Walker. Orchestra: 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales.- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 70: IV. Andante - Adagio.
- Resonus Classics.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Organ Sonata Variation
Performer: Eldbj酶rg 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.
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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.
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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: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Rumon Gamba.- Gipps: Orchestral Works Vol. 3.
- Chandos Records Limited.
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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).
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Clara Schumann
3 Lieder, Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst du um Sch枚nheit
Lyricist: Friedrich R眉ckert. Choir: Kammerchor Stuttgart. Conductor: Frieder Bernius.- Clara Schumann: 3 Lieder, Op. 12: No. 2, Liebst du um Sch枚nheit (Transcr. Gottwa.
- Carus.
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai
Performer: Steven Osborne. Orchestra: 91福利社 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..
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Philip Stopford
In My Father's House
Choir: Truro Cathedral Choir. Orchestra: 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Christopher Gray.- Regent Records Ltd.
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