Composer (and viola player)
Donald Macleod and Sally Beamish reflect on Proms debuts, patronage and publication.
Donald Macleod joins Sally Beamish at her home on the south coast of England. Together, they explore Beamish's growing success as a composer, from her first BBC Proms appearance under her own name to the long struggle to find a publisher. She reflects on the champions who supported her, the importance of patronage, and the international connections that helped her music reach new audiences.
FirstPeace
Imogen Whitehead, trumpet
Viola Concerto No. 1
Philip Dukes, viola
Robert Cohen, cello
Gordon Hunt, oboe
Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Ola Rudner, conductor
City Stanzas (Piano Concerto No. 3): Burlesque
Jonathan Biss, piano
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Omer Meir Wellber, conductor
Bridging the Day
Robert Irvine, cello
Sally Beamish, piano
Trinculo
Imogen Whitehead, trumpet
Jennifer Walsh, piano
Produced by Ellie Ajao for BBC Audio Wales.
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