# Amy Beach

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Romance & Silence

A dedicated teen violinist and poet performs Amy Beach's passionate Romance. A clarinetist describes a moment discovering complete silence out in nature and how he draws on that feeling in his performance of Debussy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy P…

Juliana Soltis

Passionate recording artist and acclaimed cellist, Juliana Soltis spoke about her third studio album, American Woman, which is releasing on October 4th. This album features works for cello and piano by Mary Howe, Amy Beach, Margaret Bonds, Helen Crane, Dorothy Rudd Moore, and Florence Price. Julian…

E43: Why We Need To Be Able To Talk About Race And Gender In Classical Music: a Cautionary Tale

An exploration of the challenging but crucial conversations surrounding diversity and representation in classical music education, framed through a personal cautionary experience. Drawing from recent events in the industry, topics discussed include: – The importance of open dialogue about race and …

Redefining Classical Music: Clare Longendyke - Concert Pianist & Recording Artist

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 📣 This Episode is Brought to You by the Foundation for Bolivian Artists. 👉"Celebrate Culture, Discover Hidden Classical Gems, and Explore Bolivia's Talents!" Kick off the new year with an exhilarating episode with Clare Longendyke—an extra…

Amy Beach: From Child Prodigy to Composer

 A trailblazer in classical music, Amy Beach was not only the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music but also a formidable pianist and a self-taught musical genius. So I’m excited that together we'll explore her early life, her musical journey including looking at her Ga…

Beach's Piano Quintet

Synopsis On today’s date in 1908, the Hoffman String Quartet gave a recital at Boston’s Potter Hall, opening their program with a Romantic classic, Robert Schumann’s String Quartet from 1842, followed by much more modern fare — Debussy’s String Quartet written in 1893. And to close their program, t…

Amy Beach, "Gaelic" Symphony

Amy Beach is a name that might not be familiar to you. She was born in 1867 and died in 1944, and her life was one of the most fascinating and varied in musical history. She was a child prodigy, became a successful pianist, and then pivoted to composing at her husband's request. She was one of the …

It's fall, ya'll!: Crunchy — Monday

For centuries, people have celebrated this season with music that reflects the mood of this change in weather and daylight. Music in this episode: Imogen Holst: "Fall of the Leaf" - IV. Presto Amy Beach: "Dancing Leaves" Jennifer Higdon: Autumn Music for Woodwind Quintet Gwyneth Walker: "About Lea…

Amy Beach (1867-1944)

Donald Macleod explores how Amy Beach railed against the sexism of her time to journey from a child piano prodigy to a respected composer. Young Birches Valse – Caprice, op.4 3 Songs, Op 2 no 3 - Empress of Night Eilende Wolken, segler der Lufte, Op. 18 Violin Sonata, Op.34 - I. Allegro Moderato Qu…

Gilded Age Women Composers: Duo FAE Charlene Kluegel Katherine Petersen

This episode is with Duo FAE violinist Charlene Kluegel and pianist Katherine Petersen. The first part of this conversation focuses on their album Dissidents of the Gilded Age. You’ll be hearing excerpts from this beautiful program and learning about the composers Dame Ethel Smyth, Cécile Chaminade…