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Lift your spirits with beautiful classical music

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 enriching melodies from Max Bruch, Jean Sibelius, and Cecile Chaminade, this episode also has a chance to Find Your Focus for the morning with music featuring a harp, strings and electronics by composer Lara Somogyi. Sian explores the comfort of the sound of home as she steps outside to Take a Breath after some time away. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music is particularly valuable to adolescents.

Release date:

3 hours

On radio

Mon 24 Aug 2026 09:00

Broadcast

  • Mon 24 Aug 2026 09:00