Tag: Amy Beach
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Monday Link Roundup: Oct. 23, 2023
ICYMI — Composer Courtney Bryan has been awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Grant — WRTI has this report. We mourn the death of Jazz great Carla Bley. Her varied and prolific output included the sprawling jazz opera “Escalator Over The Hill.” Listen on NPR. An important new book The Cambridge Companion to Amy Beach, is coming soon…
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Support Our Work! And get the new Beach children’s book!
We are offering a special gift to those who support us in our work: with a gift of US$40 or more, receive a copy of the wonderful new children’s book “Pitch Perfect and Persistent! The Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach” by Caitlin DeLems, illustrated by Alison Jay. We also offer legacy gifts of The…
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Elizabeth Recommends: Piano Concertos
by Elizabeth de Brito This month on Elizabeth Recommends, discover 200 years of phenomenal piano concertos. From 19th century Germany to 21st century Mexico, enjoy my selection of the finest piano concertos you need to hear. As always I’ve included links to recordings, Youtube videos and scores so you can listen and program these great,…
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Happy Birthday, Amy Beach!
She was born Amy Marcy Cheney on this day in Henniker, NH. In celebration we are giving away copies of our critical edition of Mvt. II — Alla siciliana — from her Symphony op. 32, “Gaelic” — please fill out this form to receive your PDF copy! Supplies are limited; this offer is valid through Sept.…