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Evening Classical Music; listening for relaxation

Hello Classical music lovers.
I would like to expand my knowledge of classical music that is definitely 'relaxing' and suitable for winding down to mellow contentment before drifting off. I will post titles I like, but to give an idea, some Chopin and Rachmaninoff work for me as does much chamber music. Input very appreciated.
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djohnson54
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Reveries by Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra (Reference Recordings). Simply beautiful.
rcprince
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In addition to the ones mentioned above (I especially like Moravec), Nimbus Records made a few sampler discs such as Meditations at Sunset, as well as ones for a quiet evening and morning, which are very relaxing, if you can find them, They include a good deal of quiet English music, good for meditation.
ptss OP
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Thanks for the posts friends : )   Interesting comment on meditation. I find meditation has been surprisingly effective for me in recent years and am interested in music that leans toward it. 
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bdp24
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I recently saw a video of Ringo Starr and David Lynch together discussing TM, both of them proponents of the practice.
jafant
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I have always enjoyed the PBS special this time of year from the Vienna House Holiday Concert!
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