BBC Radio 3 Unwind, a new 24/7 stream showcasing a broad and eclectic range of calming classical music, launched on BBC Sounds on Monday 4 November.
The new schedule will champion music by living composers, with a particular focus on those from the UK. It reflects emerging artist-composers, as well as showcasing BBC Introducing artists, bringing their music to a wider audience.
BBC Radio 3 Unwind also plays the music of under-represented composers, and includes live and specially recorded repertoire from the BBC Orchestras and Choirs and Radio 3’s New Generation Artists.
The presenter lineup reflects voices from across the UK and beyond, including Edith Bowman, Dr Sian Williams and Niall Breslin who join familiar Radio 3 and BBC Sounds names such as Ólafur Arnalds, Sara Mohr-Pietsch, Hannah Peel and Izzy Judd.
Sam Jackson, Controller of BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms said: “We’re thrilled to launch BBC Radio 3 Unwind: our new stream offering listeners an exciting gateway into classical music. With carefully curated shows and distinctive programming, Radio 3 Unwind will create a space for respite and escape, presented by our line-up of world-class broadcasters.
“As our lives become ever more consumed by technology, deadlines and stress, the music on BBC Radio 3 Unwind offers the perfect antidote, whilst also supporting new and emerging talent – and showcasing music that simply isn’t heard anywhere else.”
You can listen to BBC Radio 3 Unwind on BBC Sounds.