A restful start to the evening with 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 Poppy Ackroyd, JS Bach and Brahms. 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 listening to rain on the roof can make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
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Music Played
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Max Reger
Lyric Andante in D Major, "Liebestraum", WoO III/7
Conductor: Pierre Cochand. Orchestra: Ensemble Classico.- VDE-GALLO.
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Padre Antonio Soler
Harpsichord Sonata No. 100: Adagio - largo (arr. for Harp)
- Dabringhaus Und Grimm Audiovision GmBH.
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Robert Schumann
Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: II. Langsam
Conductor: Christoph Poppen. Orchestra: German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.- Channel Classics.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata for 2 Pianos in D Major, K.448/375a: II. Andante
- Sony Classical.
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Carlos Simon
We all found heaven
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Miguel Kertsman
Choro, So He Sang My Beloved Father, Now He Sings from Heaven
- Rights'Up.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No 1 in D, Op 12 No 1
Performer: MarÃa Dueñas. Performer: Julien Quentin. -
Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
Ensemble: Carducci String Quartet.- Orchid Classics.
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Maria Szymanowska
Nocturne in B-Flat Major
Performer: Raphaela Gromes. Performer: Julian Riem.- Sony.
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Capriccio Espagnole - Variazioni
Performer: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.- Bruton Classical Series.
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Magdalena Galka
Nocturne No. I Nostalgie f-sharp minor
- Magdalena Galka.
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Elfrida Andrée
Piano Trio in G minor: ii. Andante con espressione
Ensemble: Nordica Trio.- INTIM MUSIK.
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Florence Price
Adoration
- Arlos Records.
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Koji Kondo
Zelda's Lullaby (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble & Harp)
Performer: Lise Vandersmissen. Music Arranger: Jim Clements. Ensemble: VOCES8.- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Bryce Dessner
Goiza Larrunen
- Universal Music Division Decca Records France.
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Gottlob Benedict Bierey
Kyrie on the Andante sostenuto from the Sonata for piano in C
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. Lyricist: Unknown.- Les Disques ATMA Inc..
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James Heather
Last Minute Change Of Heart
- Ahead Of Our Time.
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Gerald Finzi
Romance in E-Flat Major, Op.11
Ensemble: Finzi Quartet.- By Footpath and Stile.
- Resonus.
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Charles Villiers Stanford
Beati quorum via (from Three Motets)
Choir: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Singers. Conductor: Sofi Jeannin. -
Peteris Vasks
Cello Concerto No. 2 : I. Andante cantabile
Conductor: Ivan Repušić. Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra.- BR-Klassik.
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Poppy Ackroyd
Stillness
- One Little Independent Records.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cello suite no.6 in D major BWV.1012 (Sarabande)
Music Arranger: Fred Thomas. Performer: Abel Selaocoe. Ensemble: Manchester Collective.- Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande.
- Warner Classics.
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Edward Elgar
Violin concerto in B minor, Op 61 (2nd mvt)
Performer: Christian Tetzlaff. Orchestra: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John StorgÃ¥rds.- Elgar & Thomas Ades: Violin Concertos.
- Ondine.
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Lloyd Coleman
Luminescence
Orchestra: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
Johannes Brahms
Trio No 3 in C minor, Op 101
Ensemble: ATOS Trio. -
Daigo Hanada
Anone
- Moderna Records.
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