Amy Beach
American composer and pianist, Gaelic Symphony
Born
September 5th, 1867
158 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American composer and pianist, Beach made significant contributions to classical music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She composed a wide array of works, including symphonies, chamber music, and songs. Beach gained recognition with the premiere of her Gaelic Symphony in 1896, which was the first symphony composed and published by an American woman. Additionally, she played piano and performed her works at various concerts, contributing to her legacy in American music. Beach's compositions often drew on American folk themes and incorporated elements of European styles, reflecting her unique musical voice within her time.
First symphony composed by an American woman
Gaelic Symphony premiered in 1896
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