Seeds
A cellist seeks regeneration in the Highlands. Sounds of Silence is a five-part series exploring the impact of lockdown on musicians across the UK. Presented by Soumik Datta.
A cellist plants the seeds of her future, searching for regeneration in the Scottish Highlands. Su-a Lee gives us a tour of her temporary home near the Old Spey Bridge in Moray. But what will her future look like with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra? How will the orchestral world adapt after the global crisis of 2020?
Composer and presenter Soumik Datta captures the thoughts of instrumentalists and singers across the UK, to discover their ‘Sounds of Silence’ during the global crisis.
In the fourth episode of this five-part series for BBC Radio 3, Su-a considers the secret to regeneration and staying adaptable throughout the seasons of change.
Presenter and Producer: Soumik Datta
Executive Producer: Clare Freeman
Sound Mixed by: Camilo Tirado
A Soumik Datta Arts production for BBC Radio 3
Commissioned for BBC Culture in Quarantine and supported by The Space Arts, BBC Arts and Arts Council England.
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- Thu 20 Aug 202022:30BBC Radio 3
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