EPISODE · Jan 16, 2022 · 47 MIN
Amy Beach
from Record Review Podcast · host BBC Radio 3
Katy Hamilton surveys the key works and recordings of American composer Amy Beach and chooses her favourite.Born in 1867 in New Hampshire, Amy Beach became the first successful American female composer, and her 'Gaelic' Symphony was the first symphony to be composed by an American woman. Despite great success during her lifetime, Amy Beach's music was neglected after her death in 1944, but enjoyed a renaissance in the late 20th century.
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Katy Hamilton surveys the key works and recordings of American composer Amy Beach and chooses her favourite.Born in 1867 in New Hampshire, Amy Beach became the first successful American female composer, and her 'Gaelic' Symphony was the first symphony to be composed by an American woman. Despite great success during her lifetime, Amy Beach's music was neglected after her death in 1944, but enjoyed a renaissance in the late 20th century.
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