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).
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Sally Beamish
In the stillness for chorus
Performer: Quintessential Voices
- QV.
- 1.
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Sally Beamish
Bridging the Day for cello and piano
Performer: Robert IRVINE - Cello Performer: SALLY BEAMISH - Piano
- BIS.
- CD-1171.
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Sally Beamish
Concerto for violin and orchestra
Conductor: Martyn BRABBINS Performer: Anthony MARWOOD - Violin Performer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
- BIS.
- CD-1601.
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Sally Beamish
Sonata for cello and piano
Performer: Robert IRVINE - Cello Performer: Sally BEAMISH - Piano
- BIS.
- CD-1171.
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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.
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Sally Beamish
In The Stillness For Chorus
Choir: Quintessential Voices.- The Little Road to Bethlehem.
- QV.
- 1.
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Robert Irvine & Sally Beamish
Bridging The Day For Cello And Piano
- BIS : CD-1171.
- BIS.
- 5.
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Sally Beamish
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra
Performer: Anthony Marwood. Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.- BIS : CD-1601.
- BIS.
- 2.
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Robert Irvine & Sally Beamish
Sonata For Cello And Piano
- BIS : CD-1171.
- BIS.
- 12.
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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.
Broadcasts
- Fri 2 Mar 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 2 Mar 201218:30BBC Radio 3
- Fri 10 Jul 201512:00BBC Radio 3
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