Recorded at BBC Broadcasting House, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Programme
| Beamish, Sally (b. 1956) | Gala Water |
Performers
| Robert Irvine | Cello |
'Gala Water was written in 1994 for Robert Irvine. It was commissioned by Galashiels Arts Association and uses a local folk tune, 'Braw, Braw Lads of Gala Water', part of which is heard at the end following a set of variations which embrace a range of emotions.
If you want to find out more about the composer of this piece, read our interview with Sally Beamish