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Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview

Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.

Aired 04/08/2022

Great Performances

Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview

Preview: Season 49 Episode 22 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.

Host Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, perform the work of Romantic era classical composer Amy Beach at Festival Mosaic and uncover Beach’s many musical influences. Featuring performances of Beach’s works, the duo visits places Beach took inspiration from throughout her life, including an artist residency at MacDowell in New Hampshire.

Aired 04/08/2022

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn" and "Beach Romance"

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Scott Yoo and pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute play Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn." (3m)

Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session

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Scott Yoo visits Boston to learn more about the early career of Amy Beach. (3m 48s)

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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