
Calm your senses with soothing 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 Stephan Moccio, Maya Youssef and Ravel. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how keeping a journal can help reduce stress.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sarabande from Partita No 1, BWV 825 (arr. for guitar)
Performer: Raphaël Feuillâtre. Music Arranger: Gerhard Reichenbach.- Visages baroques.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
- 11.
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Annelie
Tomorrow
Performer: Esther Abrami. Performer: Annelie.- Esther Abrami.
- Sony.
- 4.
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Martin Bloch
Suite in D IV (Dreamland)
Performer: Martin Bloch.- MB4 Records.
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music Suite in D major HWV.349 (Alla hornpipe)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Conductor: Nicholas McGegan.- Handel: Water Music: The English Concert, Pinnock.
- Archiv.
- 5.
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Nils Frahm
Because This Must Be
Performer: Nils Frahm.- Graz.
- Erased Tapes.
- 3.
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Josquin des Prez
Agnus Dei from Missa Pange lingua
Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin. -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Violin concerto No 3 in G major, K 216 (2nd mvt)
Performer: Renaud Capuçon. Orchestra: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra.- Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: II. Adagio.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
- 1.
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Daigo Hanada & Hiroco M
Muku
- Moderna Records.
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Romance (The Gadfly)
Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Kirill Karabits.- Decca.
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Pamela Harrison
Shepherd's Siesta (Six Eclogues of Portugal, No 5)
Performer: Hiroaki Takenouchi. -
James MacMillan
Scots Song (arr. James Pearson & Harry Christophers)
Performer: Lizzie Ball. Performer: James Pearson. Music Arranger: James Pearson. Music Arranger: Harry Christophers. Conductor: Harry Christophers. Ensemble: The Sixteen.- The Heart Beat Sessions.
- CORO.
- 2.
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Stephan Moccio
Fracture
Performer: Alis Huws.- Long Nights and Starry Skies.
- Decca.
- 2.
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Ottorino Respighi
The Pines of the Janiculum (Pines of Rome)
Orchestra: Philharmonie der Nationen. Conductor: Justus Frantz. -
Rebecca Clarke
I'll bid my heart be still
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch. Performer: John York.- LYRITA.
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Dustin O’Halloran
An Ending, a Beginning
Performer: Dustin O’Halloran.- Rident Royalties, Inc..
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James Heather
Meant To Be
Performer: James Heather.- Hidden Angel.
- Ahead Of Our Time.
- 3.
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Henry Purcell
Fantazia No 10 in E minor, Z 741
Ensemble: Fretwork.- Henry Purcell The Complete Fantazias Fretwork.
- Harmonia Mundi.
- 10.
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ABBOTT
Familiar
Ensemble: Canea Quartett.- XXIM Records.
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G major (2nd mvt)
Performer: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier.- Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Debussy, Ravel & Massenet.
- Chandos.
- 5.
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Rebecca Dale
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.- Rebecca Dale: Night Seasons.
- Signum Records.
- 5.
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Alexis Ffrench
Together Without You
Performer: Alexis Ffrench.- Together Without You.
- Sony Classical.
- 1.
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Ghislaine Reece-Trapp
Gratitude
Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers. Conductor: Sarah Latto. -
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Generations: Sinfonietta No 2 (2nd mvt: Alla sarabande)
Orchestra: Chicago Sinfonietta. Conductor: Paul Freeman.- African Heritage Symphonic Series volume III.
- Cedille Records.
- 7.
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Max Richter
The Departure
Performer: Max Richter.- The Leftovers: Season 1 (Music from the HBO Series).
- WaterTower Music.
- 2.
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Florence Price
Symphony No 3 in C minor (2nd mvt)
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Valentina Peleggi. -
Mississippi Sarah
Whispers in the Wind
Performer: Mississippi Sarah.- The Sound Of Female Neoclassic.
- Aemeralds GmbH.
- 14.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Trio in G major Op.9`1 (2nd mvt)
Ensemble: Trio Arnold.- Beethoven: Trios à cordes, Op. 9.
- Mirare.
- 2.
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Paul Reade
Prelude (The Victorian Kitchen Garden)
Performer: Emma Johnson. Performer: Skaila Kanga.- Emma Johnson - Encores.
- ASV.
- 1.
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Clariloops
Hiding - Clariloops rework
- piano and coffee records.
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Yiruma
Room With A View
Performer: Yiruma.- Room With A View.
- Universal Music Ltd..
- 2.
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Monica Robin
At The Garden Gate
Performer: Monica Robin. -
Maya Youssef
Lullaby A Promise of a Rainbow
Performer: Maya Youssef. Ensemble: Orchestra of Opera North.- Finding ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
- Seven Gates.
- 6.
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Darker in Vine
Deux pensees
- Barnstorm Devoir.
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John Dowland
The Frogg galliard
Performer: Thomas Dunford.- Dowland: Lachrimae (Alpha Collection).
- Alpha Classics.
- 14.
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Luke Howard
A Collective Destiny
Performer: Luke Howard.- All of Us.
- Mercury Classics.
- 15.
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Matilda Brown
Moving Through Emotions
Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Gabriella Teychenné. -
Mason Bates
Die Lorelei (Sirens, No 2)
Choir: Chanticleer.- On A Clear Day.
- Platoon.
- 2.
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RIOPY
Flow State 22
Performer: RIOPY.- Meditation 66.
- Warner Classics.
- 22.
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Laura Masotto
Movement 1 Intimations
Composer: Ryan Teague. Performer: Laura Masotto. Performer: Ryan Teague.- Prophecies EP.
- King Tree.
- 1.
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Johannes Brahms
Romanze in F major, Op 118 No 5
Performer: Eric Lu.
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