Embrace the morning with warm classical melodies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring soothing and peaceful music from Scarlatti, Puccini and Belle Chen. Sian takes a breath outside as a storm blows in, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.
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    ![]()  Max BruchKonzertstück, Op 84 (2nd mvt) Performer: Jack Liebeck. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.- HYPERION.
 
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    ![]()  Belle ChenMoonrise Performer: Belle Chen.- PLATOON.
 
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    ![]()  Adolphus HailstorkEpitaph For The Man Who Dreamed Orchestra: Chicago Sinfonietta. Conductor: Paul Freeman.- CEDILLE.
 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Quartet No 2 in E flat major (2nd mvt) - ULTIMATE CLASSIX.
 
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    ![]()  Brian EnoFailing Light Performer: Bruce Brubaker.- INFINE MUSIC.
 
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    ![]()  Hubert ParryLord, let me know mine end (Songs of Farewell) Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.- SIGNUM.
 
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    ![]()  Rachel PortmanProposal (Emma) Performer: Peter Manning. Performer: Hugh Webb. Performer: Nicholas Bucknall. Performer: Lynda Coffin. Orchestra: English Session Orchestra.- HOLLYWOOD RECORDS.
 
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    ![]()  Anon.Jeux interdits, arr for guitar and orchestra (Forbidden Games) Performer: Miloš Karadaglić. Conductor: Paul Watkins. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra.- DG.
 
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    ![]()  Gao HongLuck Composer: Kadialy Kouyate. Performer: Gao Hong. Performer: Kadialy Kouyate.- ARC MUSIC.
 
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    ![]()  Henry PurcellHear my prayer, O Lord, Z15 Conductor: Richard Marlow. Choir: The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge.- SONY.
 
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    ![]()  John RutterLord, make me an instrument of thy peace Conductor: John Rutter. Orchestra: Manchester Camerata.- COLLEGIUM.
 
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    ![]()  Astor PiazzollaRomance del Diablo Performer: Claudio Constantini. Performer: Roberto Koch. Performer: Reentko Dirks.- SIGNUM.
 
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    ![]()  Giacomo PucciniO mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi) Performer: Ophélie Gaillard. Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Tim Redmond.- ´¡±Ê´¡¸é°ÕÉ.
 
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    ![]()  Emilie MayerSymphony No 1 in C minor (2nd mvt) Conductor: Leo McFall. Orchestra: NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.- CPO.
 
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    ![]()  Toru TakemitsuWings (version for mixed choir) Conductor: Marcus Creed. Ensemble: SWR Vocal Ensemble, Stuttgart.- SWR MUSIC.
 
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    ![]()  Sir Arthur SomervellPiano Concerto in A minor, 'Highland' (2nd mvt) Performer: Martin Roscoe. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.- HYPERION.
 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachMusical Offering, BWV 1079 (Ricercar 6a) - THE CLASSICAL LABEL.
 
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    ![]()  Poppy AckroydThe Calm Before Performer: Poppy Ackroyd.- ONE LITTLE INDEPENDENT RECORDS.
 
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    ![]()  Johannes BrahmsPiano Concerto No 1 in D minor, Op 15 (2nd mvt) Performer: Emmanuel Despax. Conductor: Andrew Litton. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra.- SIGNUM.
 
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    ![]()  Domenico ScarlattiSonata F minor L 383 - LANDSCSCAPE CLASSICS.
 
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    ![]()  Philip GlassViolin Concerto no.1, 2nd movement Performer: Adele Anthony. Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Takuo Yuasa.- NAXOS.
 
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    ![]()  Antonio VivaldiGloria in D major, RV589 (2nd mvt, 'Et in terra pax hominibus') Conductor: Stephen Cleobury. Choir: Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music.- WARNER.
 
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    ![]()  Mel BonisScenes de la foret, Op 123 (No 1, 'Nocturne') Performer: Tatjana Ruhland. Performer: Florian Wiek.- ±áı·³§³§³¢·¡¸é.
 
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    ![]()  Henry ManciniMoon River Performer: Renaud Capuçon. Conductor: Stéphane Denève. Orchestra: Brussels Philharmonic.- ERATO.
 
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    ![]()  Gordon JacobViola Concerto No.2 (with String Orchestra): I. Lento Performer: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra.
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    ![]()  Margaret BondsMontgomery Variations (No 5, 'One Sunday in the South') Conductor: Kellen Gray. Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra.- LINN.
 
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    ![]()  Roderick ElmsVisions of St Anne, symphony for orchestra (3rd mvt) Conductor: Barry Wordsworth. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra.- SIGNUM.
 
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    ![]()  Elizabeth MaconchyMorning, Noon and Night (2nd mvt, 'Noon') Performer: Lucy Wakeford.- METIER.
 
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    ![]()  Carlo GesualdoTenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday - Responsorium IV: Recessit Pastor noste Performer: Tenebrae. Performer: Nigel Short.
Broadcasts
- Fri 14 Feb 2025 09:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Unwind
- Tue 4 Mar 2025 09:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Unwind
- Mon 5 May 2025 09:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Unwind
- Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Unwind
- Wed 15 Oct 2025 09:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 Unwind
 
                    