Relax

A hand reaches out in fading sunlight.
Feel better with these calming classical playlists curated by our hosts

Hear the pieces your favorite classical hosts turn to when they need calm. Enjoy music specially selected by Steve Staruch, Elena See, Scott Blankenship, Brian Newhouse, Julie Amacher and Andrea Blain.

Green hills roll under a blue sky.
Give yourself some 'Breathing Room' with classical host Elena See's playlist

When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, classical host Elena See shares music to help give us all some 'Breathing Room.'

Maple leaves in autumn.
Celebrate autumn with our specially curated classical music playlist

Autumn is in the air. We've put together a playlist of classical music to accompany this beautiful time, when the weather starts to chill and the leaves begin to turn. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.

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Celebrate the outdoors with our summer classical music playlist

We have curated classical music playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs and interests, including music perfect for a barbecue, picnic or any outdoor gathering. You provide the fun. We'll provide the summer soundtrack.

The Relax Stream
Hear the music you love via Classical MPR's YouTube playlists

Classical MPR has curated playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs, including exercising, putting the kids to bed, or simply relaxing. Just click the play button, and let us provide the soundtrack for your many moods and routines. Here's what's available.

People stretching for yoga
Try our guided muscle relaxation with classical music

Guided progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that helps improve awareness in your body by consciously tightening and relaxing muscles from head to toe. Use our audio or video to be guided through the process while working on calm breathing and focusing your thoughts on your muscles and how they feel, all while enjoying classical music.

Autumn leaves
What's the best classical music to listen to in fall?

As the leaves change and the sweaters come out, what classical music will suit the season? Here are a few selections.

Metallica on bells
Metallica's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls,' Played On Bells

How has this not been done before?

An electric pod that promises to relax - or stimulate, as desired
Is a mood-altering electric forehead pod for you?

New technology promises to induce relaxation (or, if desired, stimulation) by way of electric currents to the brain.

Who Are We
New music video of Gordon Hamilton's 'Who Are We'

Watch a new music video for Gordon Hamilton's haunting choral work, 'Who Are We,' and watch the composer at work writing out the score in time with the music.