Amy Beach (1867 – 1944) was a pioneering American female composer who lived through a lifetime of obstacles and challenges. In a society where many people did not believe women can compose music, how did she rise up against all odds and emerge as one of the most important composers of her time?
00:00 – Introduction
02:05 – Part I: A Suppressed Prodigy
05:11 – Part II: Mrs. H. H. A Beach
15:43 – Part III: Later Years and Legacy
Media used in this video:
Piano Quintet, Op. 67: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2kcscrnGJg
Prelude and Fugue, Op. 81: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7XJfyS6gxg
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRBJ6HLsub4
Mamma’s Waltz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGJ7sp4yZs
Piano Trio, Op. 150: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=janjvH38Dwo
Though I Take the Wings of Morning, Op. 152: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwfIawWDM8M
My Luve Is Like a Red Red Rose Op. 12 No. 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibvu3Y5ydoY
‘Kyrie’ from Mass in E-flat Major: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3FMp3OHDOE
“Gaelic” Symphony – IV. Allegro di molto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYUCYUclVuc:
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Great video – super interesting to learn about more Amy Beach. Also you clearly put a ton of effort into this video – great work!
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