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 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 Audio Wales.
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Sally Beamish
FirstPeace
Performer: Imogen Whitehead.- DELPHIAN : DCD-34333.
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Sally Beamish
Viola Concerto No.1
Performer: Philip Dukes. Orchestra: Swedish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Ola Rudner.- BIS : CD-971.
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Sally Beamish
Piano Concerto No.3 'City Stanzas' (1st mvt, Burlesque)
Performer: Jonathan Biss. Orchestra: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Omer Meir Wellber.- ORCHID : ORC 100339.
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Sally Beamish
Bridging the Day
Performer: Robert Irvine. Performer: Sally Beamish.- BIS : CD-1171.
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Sally Beamish
Trinculo
Performer: Imogen Whitehead. Performer: Jennifer Walsh.
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- Thu 27 Aug 2026 16:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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