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Friends and Family

Sally Beamish talks to Donald Macleod about her works that are connected with her friends and family.

In the last of this week's programmes Donald Macleod talks to Sally Beamish about works that are connected with her friends and family, from works commissioned by two supportive patrons who have become like 'musical parents' to her, to those that have been requested by friends who are concert performers.

In the Stillness
Quintessential Voices

Bridging the Day
Robert Irvine (cello)/ Sally Beamish (piano)

Violin Concerto (Extract: 2nd movt)
Anthony Marwood (violin)/ Royal Scottish National Orchestra/ Martyn Brabbins (cond)

Cello Sonata
Robert Irvine (cello)/ Sally Beamish (piano)

God of the Moon
Choir of St. Giles' Cathedral/ Michael Harris (cond)/ Peter Backhouse (organ).

1 hour

Last on

Fri 10 Jul 2015 12:00

Music Played

  • Sally Beamish

    In the stillness for chorus

    Performer: Quintessential Voices

    • QV.
    • 1.
  • Sally Beamish

    Bridging the Day for cello and piano

    Performer: Robert IRVINE - Cello Performer: SALLY BEAMISH - Piano

    • BIS.
    • CD-1171.
  • Sally Beamish

    Concerto for violin and orchestra

    Conductor: Martyn BRABBINS Performer: Anthony MARWOOD - Violin Performer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra

    • BIS.
    • CD-1601.
  • Sally Beamish

    Sonata for cello and piano

    Performer: Robert IRVINE - Cello Performer: Sally BEAMISH - Piano

    • BIS.
    • CD-1171.
  • Sally Beamish

    God of the Moon for chorus and organ

    Conductor: Michael HARRIS Performer: Choir of St Giles Cathedral - Main Artist Performer: Peter BACKHOUSE - Organ

    • YORK.
    • CD 212.
  • Sally Beamish

    In The Stillness For Chorus

    Choir: Quintessential Voices.
    • The Little Road to Bethlehem.
    • QV.
    • 1.
  • Robert Irvine & Sally Beamish

    Bridging The Day For Cello And Piano

    • BIS : CD-1171.
    • BIS.
    • 5.
  • Sally Beamish

    Concerto For Violin And Orchestra

    Performer: Anthony Marwood. Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • BIS : CD-1601.
    • BIS.
    • 2.
  • Robert Irvine & Sally Beamish

    Sonata For Cello And Piano

    • BIS : CD-1171.
    • BIS.
    • 12.
  • Sally Beamish

    God Of The Moon For Chorus And Organ

    Performer: Peter Backhouse. Performer: Choir Of St Giles Cathedral. Conductor: Michael Harris.
    • YORK CD 212.
    • YORK.
    • 7.

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  • Fri 2 Mar 2012 12:00
  • Fri 2 Mar 2012 18:30
  • Fri 10 Jul 2015 12:00

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