Flying the Nest
Donald Macleod and Sally Beamish delve into her student years, travels and early professional career.
Donald Macleod joins Sally Beamish at her home on the south coast as she recalls leaving London for Manchester, studying at the Royal Northern College of Music and beginning life as a professional musician. From her growing love of the viola to studies in Germany and a flourishing career in chamber music, Beamish reflects on the experiences that shaped her artistic identity. Along the way, she discusses the importance of friendship, collaboration and the natural world in her creative life.
The Naming of Birds: III. Carduelis Cannabina, Emberiza Calendra (the linnet, the corn bunting)
Lumas Winds
Seavaigers
Chris Stout, fiddle
Catriona McKay, clàrsach
Scottish Ensemble
Cello Sonata: II. Scherzo-Allegro
Robert Irvine, cello
Sally Beamish, piano
Trance
Trio Gaspard
The Day Dawn
Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Ola Rudner, conductor
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales.
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Sally Beamish
The Naming of the Birds (No.3, Carduelis Cannabina, Emberiza Calendra)
Ensemble: Lumas Winds.- CHAMPS HILL.
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Sally Beamish
Seavaigers
Performer: Catriona McKay. Performer: Chris Stout. Ensemble: Scottish Ensemble.- MCKAY STOUT : MSM002CD.
- MCKAY STOUT.
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Sally Beamish
Sonata for Cello and Piano (2nd mvt)
Performer: Robert Irvine. Performer: Sally Beamish.- BIS : CD-1171.
- BIS.
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Sally Beamish
Trance
Ensemble: Trio Gaspard.- CHANDOS : CHAN20330.
- CHANDOS.
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Sally Beamish
The Day Dawn
Orchestra: Swedish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Ola Rudner.- BIS : CD-1161.
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