British composer Sally Beamish celebrates her 70th birthday with a new album, 'House of Wonder,' featuring collaborations with her musical family and friends.

Islington

Who

Sally Beamish, Laurie Beamish, Tom Beamish, Stephanie Beamish, Peter Thomson, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Catriona McKay, Chris Stout

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:30:00 GMT · 2h 44m ago

Where

Islington ·

Why

The album commemorates Beamish's 70th birthday and reflects on her life and personal experiences through music.

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How this affects you

The album highlights the artistic contributions of Sally Beamish and her family, showcasing diverse musical styles from classical to jazz and folk. It also memorializes jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. through one of its compositions.

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The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/12/sally-beamish-house-of-wonder-album-review
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