 
                
                        Slow down with calming 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 Mark Knopfler, Jessica Curry and Takashi Yoshimatsu. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of drawing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask ѿý Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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    ![]()  Jules MassenetPoëme pastoral: V. Crépuscule Performer: Sir Stephen Hough. Music Arranger: Sir Stephen Hough.- Stephen Hough's French Album.
- Hyperion.
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  B. E. BoykinMusic of Life Lyricist: George Parsons Lathrop. Choir: London Voices.- Oxford University Press Music.
 
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    ![]()  Johannes BrahmsCello Sonata No 2 in F major, Op 99 (2nd mvt) Performer: Alisa Weilerstein. Performer: Inon Barnatan.- Brahms: Cello Sonatas.
- Pentatone.
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  Marin Marais[Suite en sol majeur]: VI. Sarabande grave (99) Performer: François Joubert‐Caillet. Ensemble: L’Achéron.- Marais: Troisième livre de pièces de viole.
- Ricercar.
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  Mark KnopflerFarewell To Altamira Performer: Mark Knopfler. Performer: Evelyn Glennie. Performer: Christine Pendrill.- Altamira (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- EMI.
- 10.
 
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    ![]()  Eric SigurdThe Glade Performer: Eric Sigurd.
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    ![]()  Louise FarrencCello Sonata in B flat major, Op 46 (2nd mvt) Performer: David Berlin. Performer: Benjamin Martin.- Mellow Cello.
- ABC Classic.
- 4.
 
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    ![]()  Oliver DavisWater Variations and Theme: Variation II Performer: Beth & Flo.- Oliver Davis: Blue.
- Signum Records.
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  Henning SommerroVårsøg (Arr for Violin and Orchestra) Performer: Eldbjørg Hemsing. Music Arranger: Ben Palmer. Orchestra: Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra.- Vårsøg (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra by Ben Palmer).
- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Takashi YoshimatsuTwo Little Pieces: II. Noël Performer: Craig Ogden.- Craig Ogden: Guitar Meditations.
- Chandos.
- 111.
 
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    ![]()  John FieldNocturne No 10 in E Minor, H 46B Performer: Benjamin Frith.- Field: Piano Music, Vol. 2.
- Naxos.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Jessica CurryAn Early Harvest from Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Orchestra: ѿý Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Eímear Noone.
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    ![]()  R. Nathaniel DettO Holy Lord Choir: Nathaniel Dett Chorale.- Marquis Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Georges Ivanovitch GurdjieffWoman´s Prayer Performer: Anja Lechner. Performer: Vassilis Tsabropoulos.- Gurdjieff, Tsabropoulos: Chants, Hymns And Dances.
- ECM New Series.
- 15.
 
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    ![]()  Tom AshbrookDusk - Nocturnes.
- The Other Songs.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Sergey RachmaninovPrelude No 10 in G flat major, Op 23 Performer: Nikolai Lugansky.- Harmonia Mundi UK Limited.
 
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    ![]()  Rebecca DaleParadisum Interlude (Materna Requiem) Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Clark Rundell.- Dale: Requiem For My Mother.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  Edmund JolliffeLives in History Performer: Edmund Jolliffe.
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    ![]()  Alexander ScriabinPrelude No 3 in D flat major, Op 17 Performer: Barron Ryan.- Charles Patrick Records.
 
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    ![]()  Massive AttackTeardrop Lyricist: Elizabeth Fraser. Music Arranger: Geoff Lawson. Choir: VOCES8.- Lux.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
- 4.
 
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    ![]()  Felix MendelssohnSongs without Words Book 6 Op.67 (no.3) Music Arranger: Andreas Ottensamer. Performer: Andreas Ottensamer. Performer: Yuja Wang.- DG.
 
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    ![]()  Rosey ChanSolstice - Platoon.
 
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    ![]()  Jean SibeliusHumoresques Op.89 for violin and orchestra; no.2 in G minor Performer: Fenella Humphreys. Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: George Vass.- Resonus.
 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachFlute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034 (3rd mvt) Performer: Petri Alanko. Performer: Anssi Mattila.- Bach, J.S.: Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1.
- Naxos.
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Jordan SeigelSan Miguel - Back Lot Music.
 
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    ![]()  Alexis FfrenchCrest of a Wave - Dreamland (Deluxe Edition).
- Sony Classical.
- 12.
 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartString Quintet in G minor K516 (3rd mvt) Performer: John Crockatt. Ensemble: Consone Quartet.
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    ![]()  Lloyd ColemanLuminescence Orchestra: ѿý Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.
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    ![]()  Sally GreenawayPoem I Performer: Gillian Pereira. Performer: Sally Greenaway.- Greenaway: Aubade & Nocturne.
- Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC).
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Douglas GuestFor the Fallen Lyricist: Laurence Binyon. Choir: Gesualdo Six. Conductor: Owain Park.- Lux aeterna: A Sequence for the Souls of the Departed.
- Hyperion.
- 10.
 
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    ![]()  Bryce DessnerLullaby (Song for Octave) Performer: Vanessa Wagner.- THE BACK OFFICE.
 
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    ![]()  Philip SheppardFrost Flowers Performer: Evelyn Glennie.- Winter Wonderland.
- KPM Main Series.
- 4.
 
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    ![]()  Ernst BaconMoonlight on the Savannah (Ford's Theater) Orchestra: Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Leonard Slatkin.- Naxos.
 
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    ![]()  River Camille, The Wong Janice & Little SymphonyIkigai - Little Symphony Records.
 
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    ![]()  Lara Somogyiinstead - instead.
- Mercury Classics.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Frédéric Chopin4 Mazurkas (No 1 in G sharp minor, Op 3 No 1) Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov.
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    ![]()  Jon HopkinsDawn Chorus - Dawn Chorus.
- Domino Recording Co.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Leonard BernsteinSymphonic Dances from West Side Story: Finale Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas.- Bernstein: Arias and Barcarolles etc.:LSO/Tilson Thomas.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
- 23.
 
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    ![]()  Amy Elise HorrocksTwilight (Rêverie) Performer: Alexandra Mackenzie. Performer: Ingrid Sawers.- Beyond Twilight: Music for Cello & Piano by Female Composers.
- Delphian Records.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Jeremy BirchallMirroring - Everything InBetween.
- Manners McDade.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Frederick DeliusBy the River (Florida Suite) Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Vernon Handley.- The Essential Delius - Various.
- Chandos.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Erland CooperSt. Magnus of Hamnavoe Performer: Erland Cooper. Performer: Daniel Pioro. Music Arranger: Daniel Pioro.- Holm (Variations & B-sides).
- Believe International.
- 4.
 
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    ![]()  Manuel PonceEstrellita Music Arranger: Jascha Heifetz. Performer: Ray Chen. Performer: Julien Quentin.- DECCA.
 
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    ![]()  Alaskan TapesOh, Sleeper - Nettwerk Music (UK) Limited.
 
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    ![]()  S.J. BrayFalling, Fallen, Fell Performer: S.J. Bray.
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    ![]()  Arcangelo CorelliAdagio from Violin Sonata in G Minor, Op 5 No 5 (Arr for orchestra) Music Arranger: Leopold Stokowski. Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Matthias Bamert.- Stokowski's Symphonic Baroque.
- Chandos.
- 119.
 
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    ![]()  Wayne HillLeft Bank Two Performer: Wayne Hill.
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    ![]()  B O D I E SWonder Composer: Kat Frankie. Choir: B O D I E S. Singer: Kat Frankie.- ҸÖ.
 
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    ![]()  Erik Satie3 Gymnopedies: No. 2, Lent et triste Performer: Bertrand Chamayou.- Letter(s) to Erik Satie.
- Warner Music UK Limited.
- 13.
 
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    ![]()  Trad.Danny Boy Performer: Fumito Nunoya. Music Arranger: Brian Mueller.- Ars Produktion.
 
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