Switch off 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 Mozart, Avawaves and Philip Glass. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how looking after houseplants can instantly make you feel calmer.
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    ![]()  Carl Maria von WeberClarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73: II. Adagio ma non troppo Performer: Arthur Stockel. Orchestra: Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Leo McFall.- 貹é.
 
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    ![]()  Rachel PortmanLeaves and Trees Conductor: Erina Yashima.- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
 
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    ![]()  Wang LuobinA La Mu Han Music Arranger: Gerald Garcia. Performer: Xuefei Yang.- Warner Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Samuel Akpabot3 Nigerian Dances: Andante cantabile Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra of the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Conductor: Richard Cock.- Marco-Polo.
 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No. 18 in B-Flat Major, K. 456: II. Andante un poco sostenuto Conductor: Leif Ove Andsnes. Orchestra: Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.- Warner Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Benjamin BrittenSoirees Musicales Orchestra: ѿý Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Barry Wordsworth.
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    ![]()  Kelly Lee OwensFind Our Way (Arr. Clements) Composer: Sebastian Plano. Choir: VOCES8.- Decca Music Group Ltd..
 
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    ![]()  Georges DelerueLa passante du Sans-Souci - Warner Music UK Limited.
 
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    ![]()  Fanny MendelssohnFanny Mendelssohn: Notturno in G Minor, H-U 337 - Decca Music Group Ltd..
 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachCantata, BWV 159: Es ist vollbracht (Arr. Ólafsson for Piano) - Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
 
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    ![]()  Joseph HaydnSymphony No. 13 in D Major, Hob. 1/13: II. Adagio cantabile Conductor: Ádám Fischer.- Nimbus Records.
 
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    ![]()  Matteo MyderwykRemembrance - Warner Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Anton BrucknerAve Maria Choir: ѿý National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Adrian Partington.
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    ![]()  Phamie GowRackwick Bay - Decca Music Group Ltd..
 
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    ![]()  Christian SindingSuite for Violin & Orchestra in A Minor, Op.10 'im alten Stil' (2008 Remastered Conductor: André Previn. Orchestra: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.- Warner Classics.
 
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    ![]()  Ludwig van BeethovenAn die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98 (Arr. Liszt for Solo Piano as S. 469): - Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
 
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    ![]()  Nainita DesaiStephen's Mum - Lakeshore Records.
 
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    ![]()  Kodály ZoltánSymphony in C Major: II. Andante moderato Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier. Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra.- Chandos.
 
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    ![]()  Karl JenkinsSongs of Mercy and Redemption: 8. Hymnus: Locus iste Lyricist: Trad.. Music Arranger: Karl Jenkins. Conductor: Stephen Layton. Choir: Polyphony.- Decca (UMO) (Classics).
 
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    ![]()  Philip GlassConcerto for Violin and Orchestra: II. = Ca. 108 Conductor: Kristjan Järvi.- Sony Classical/Sony Music.
 
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    ![]()  Antonio VivaldiConcerto in D Major, RV 93: 2. Largo (Arr. Siegfried Behrend) Composer: Siegfried Behrend. Conductor: Benjamin Northey. Orchestra: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.- ABC Classic.
 
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    ![]()  Sofiane PamartAlaska - Urban.
 
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    ![]()  Anna PhoebeForest Whispers Composer: Aisling Brouwer.- One Little Independent Records.
 
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    ![]()  Felix MendelssohnSymphony no. 1 (Op.11) in C minor Orchestra: ѿý National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thierry Fischer.- GBѿý.
 
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    ![]()  Roger EnoA Place We Once Walked Conductor: Roger Eno.- Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
 
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    ![]()  Nils FrahmBecause This Must Be - Erased Tapes.
 
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    ![]()  Paul ReadeSerenata for Wind Sextet: I. Slow - Allegretto pastorale Conductor: Robin O’Neill. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra. Ensemble: London Winds.- Signum Records.
 
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    ![]()  Hildur GuðnadóttirLeaving ѿý Composer: Jóhann Jóhannsson.- Milan.
 
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    ![]()  Max RichterThe Consolations of Philosophy - Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
 
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    ![]()  John CoriglianoViolin Concerto "The Red Violin": III. Andante flautando Conductor: Marin Alsop. Orchestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.- Sony Classical.
 
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    ![]()  Sophie HutchingsThe Wind That Circles Us - Mercury Classics.
 
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