 
                
                        Relax to a classical evening soundtrack
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 Schubert, Mozart and Avawaves. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how going for a walk can instantly make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSymphony No 41 in C major, K 551, 'Jupiter' (2nd mvt) Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden. Conductor: Colin Davis.- Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 39 & 41: Sir Colin Davis.
- Philips.
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  Dustin O’HalloranRequiem for the Static King, Pt. 1 Composer: Adam Wiltzie.- Late Night Tales: Jon Hopkins.
- Late Night Tales.
- 19.
 
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    ![]()  Anton BrucknerAndante in E-Flat Major, WAB deest 3 - Bruckner: Piano Works.
- Pentatone.
- 111.
 
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    ![]()  Paul MealorBeneath Thy Compassion Ensemble: Apollo5.- Beneath Thy Compassion.
- VOCES8 Records.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Scott JoplinJoplin: Solace (Arr. E. Kunzel) Conductor: Erich Kunzel. Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.- American Piano Classics.
- Telarc.
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  Frederick DeliusLate swallows Music Arranger: Eric Fenby. Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.- Chandos.
 
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    ![]()  Jocelyn PookNorthern Lights Orchestra: Brno Philharmonic Orchestra.- Absolute Masters, Vol. 1.
- Chester Music.
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  Jean CleroPastoral Suite 4 - PASTORAL SUITE.
- SONV.
- 004.
 
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    ![]()  John TavenerMother of God, here I stand (The Veil of the Temple) Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas.- The Marian Collection.
- Delphian Records.
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Araki IchirouGarden of Dreams Conductor: Hoey Choo. Orchestra: Singapore Symphony Orchestra.- Selling Land for the Bride-Price.
- Marco-Polo.
- 5.
 
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    ![]()  Sergey RachmaninovAleko: Intermezzo Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra.- Rachmaninoff: Aleko.
- Chandos.
- 111.
 
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    ![]()  Olivia BelliAnima I - Sleep Rework - Anima Flow.
- XXIM Records.
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  Joseph HaydnSymphony No. 6 in D Major, Hob.I:6 "Le Matin": II. Adagio - Andante - Adagio - Haydn 2032, Vol. 10: Les heures du jour.
- Alpha Classics.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Dustin O’HalloranOpus 18 (Silfur Version) - Opus 18 (Silfur Version).
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Edward ElgarChanson de matin, Op 15 No 2 Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis.- WARNER.
 
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    ![]()  Sayed DarwishDarwish: Song at Nile River's Bank (Arr. Schindler for Piano Solo) Music Arranger: Peter Schindler.- Piano Book EP: Around the World.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaKyrie (Missa Papae Marcelli) Choir: Tallis Scholars. Director: Peter Phillips.- Live in Rome: The Tallis Scholars.
- Gimell.
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Henrik LindstrandJord - Klangland.
- One Little Independent Records.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Nikolai Girshevich KapustinCello Concerto No. 2, Op. 103: II. Lento Conductor: Nicholas Collon. Orchestra: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra.- Kapustin: Works for Cello.
- SWR Classic.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  *andy quinnTime And Tide Performer: *andy quinn.
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    ![]()  Sarah NeufeldWhere the Light Comes In - Kartel Ltd.
 
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    ![]()  Antonio VivaldiVivaldi: Autumn Movement 2: Adagio molto Orchestra: The English Concert.- Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 8.
 
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    ![]()  Ruth GippsSymphony No. 2 in One Movement, Op. 30: V. Adagio - Gipps: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4, Song for Orchestra & Knight in Armour.
- Chandos.
- 10.
 
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    ![]()  Nie ErNie Er, Ren Guang: Silver Clouds Chasing the Moon (Arr. Wang Jian Zhong for Pian Composer: Ren Guang. Music Arranger: Jianzhong Wang.- Wonderworld.
- Universal Music China.
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  Anon.Messa di requiem: IV. Agnus Dei Composer: Ildebrando Pizzetti.- Naxos Music UK Ltd.
 
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    ![]()  Ludovico EinaudiJay Lyricist: Ludovico Einaudi.- Jay.
- Decca (UMO) (Classics).
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Patrick HawesHawes: Quanta Qualia Lyricist: Andrew Hawes. Music Arranger: Patrick Hawes. Ensemble: VOCES8.- Eventide.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
- 7.
 
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    ![]()  Nainita DesaiBeauty Is In The Detail Lyricist: Nainita Desai.- The Reason I Jump (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
- Mercury Classics.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Hugo AlfvénSymphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: II. Andante - Alfven: Symphony No. 1, Drapa & Midsommarvaka.
- CPO.
- 2.
 
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    ![]()  Luca TomassiniFragmented Air Composer: Andrew Wellington. Composer: Ethan Anderson.- Ambient New Age.
- MIBE.
- 73.
 
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    ![]()  Carl Maria von WeberClarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74: II. Romanza. Allegretto con mot - Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74: II. Romanza. Allegretto.
- ´¡±è²¹°ù³Ùé.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Daniela MarsMertree: Winter Winds - Mertree: Winter Winds.
- VOCES8 Records.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Morten LauridsenLauridsen: Les Chansons des Roses - V. Dirait-on Lyricist: Rainer Maria Rilke. Conductor: Nicol Matt. Choir: Chamber Choir of Europe.- Light Eternal – The Choral Music of Morten Lauridsen.
- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
- 7.
 
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    ![]()  Christian JanssenRole model Performer: Christian Janssen.- Role model.
- Piano Mosaic.
- 1.
 
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    ![]()  Clara Schumann3 Romances Op.22 (no.1) Performer: Alina Ibragimova. Performer: Cédric Tiberghien.- Hyperion.
 
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    ![]()  Anna PhoebeTo Be Alone Composer: Aisling Brouwer. Lyricist: Anna Phoebe. Lyricist: Aisling Brouwer.- Waves.
- One Little Independent Records.
- 3.
 
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    ![]()  Peteris VasksSymphony No 1 "Voices": I. Voices of Silence Orchestra: Sinfonietta Rīga. Conductor: Maxim Rysanov.- Pēteris Vasks: Viola Concerto & Symphony No. 1 "Voices".
- BIS.
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    ![]()  Ottorino RespighiThe Nightingale (from The Birds) Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.
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