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Radio 3,28 Aug 2026,59 mins

SeriesSally Beamish

Flying South

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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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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Sally's Tune
    Sally's Tune
    Chris Stout & Catriona McKay
  3. 2.
    Prelude and Canon
    Prelude and Canon
    Sally Beamish
  4. 3.
    Night Songs
    Night Songs
    Sally Beamish
  5. 4.
    Caliban
    Caliban
    Sally Beamish
  6. 5.
    Pavan
    Pavan
    Sally Beamish
  7. 6.
    Spinal Chords
    Spinal Chords
    Sally Beamish