Sally Beamish
Composer Sally Beamish discusses her new work for the 91热爆 Proms, Hive and what she learnt about the life of bees in the process of writing it.
Composer Sally Beamish tells Anna Bailey why she decided to write a concerto about bees for the 91热爆 Proms. She reveals that Hive was inspired by a ballet that she's collaborating on with her partner, the writer Peter Thomson, who shares her fascination with queen bees. Anna talks to Sally and Peter on a visit to a local beehive and then joins Sally during the first rehearsal with harpist Catrin Finch, who explains why the harp is perfect for capturing the sound of a beehive. Anna captures the buzz as the piece is rehearsed with the 91热爆 National Orchestra Of Wales, and finally, the hive of activity that is the world premiere at The Royal Albert Hall.
Presented and produced by Anna Bailey
Executive produced by Stephen Hughes for the 91热爆 World Service
Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic courtesy of Sound Festival
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- Tue 9 Aug 2022 03:32GMT91热爆 World Service except Australasia, East Asia & South Asia
- Tue 9 Aug 2022 04:32GMT91热爆 World Service Australasia, South Asia & East Asia only
- Tue 9 Aug 2022 10:32GMT91热爆 World Service
- Tue 9 Aug 2022 21:32GMT91热爆 World Service except East and Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East & West and Central Africa
- Tue 9 Aug 2022 22:32GMT91热爆 World Service Europe and the Middle East
- Sun 14 Aug 2022 01:32GMT91热爆 World Service Australasia, South Asia & East Asia only