Flying South
Donald Macleod and Sally Beamish reflect on change, renewal and life after 70.
Donald Macleod joins Sally Beamish at her home on England's south coast for the final programme in the series. Beamish reflects on profound personal change, a return to playing the viola and a new creative chapter with playwright Peter Thomson. Looking back on a remarkable career and forward to future projects, she discusses storytelling, collaboration and the experiences that continue to shape her music.
Chris South and Catriona McKay: Sally's Tune
Sally Beamish, viola
Stephanie Irvine, clàrsach
Prelude and Canon
Sally Beamish
Rosalind Ventris
Night Songs
Sally Beamish, viola
Joseph Havlat, piano
Peter Thomson, narrator
Pavan
Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp
Caliban
Sue McKenzie, saxophone
Ingrid Sawers, piano
Spinal Chords
Juliet Stevenson, narrator
Matthew Truscott, violin
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales
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Sally's Tune
Composer: Catriona McKay. Performer: Chris Stout. Performer: Catriona McKay. Performer: Sally Beamish. Performer: Stephanie Irvine.- DELPHIAN.
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Sally Beamish
Prelude and Canon
Performer: Sally Beamish. Performer: Rosalind Ventris.- DELPHIAN : DCD-34333.
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Sally Beamish
Night Songs
Performer: Sally Beamish. Performer: Joseph Havlat. Narrator: Peter Thomson.- DELPHIAN.
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Sally Beamish
Caliban
Performer: Sue McKenzie. Performer: Ingrid Sawers.- DELPHIAN.
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Sally Beamish
Pavan
Performer: Elisabeth Remy.- ALBANY.
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Sally Beamish
Spinal Chords
Narrator: Juliet Stevenson. Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.- NMC : NMCDL2012-04.
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