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In the Studio: Sally Beamish

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Sally Beamish

09/08/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - In the Studio, Sally Beamish

Composer Sally Beamish discusses her new work for the BBC 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 BBC 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 BBC 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 BBC World Service
Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic courtesy of Sound Festival

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