Enjoy reading an article about the remarkable Amy Beach by New York Times best selling author, Michael Levin, entitled “Gender, Beethoven, and Boston – A Musical Mystery Solved at Symphony Hall!”
You may access the article here.
Monthly Archives: November 2017
The Beach Sesquicentennial Continues! Looking Behind and Looking Ahead – a Review of Beach’s Opera Cabildo and a Preview of Tonight’s Concert Featuring Beach’s Mass in E-flat, Both by Renowned Musicologist Dr. Liane Curtis for the Boston Music Intelligencer!
Tonight’s performance of Beach’s Mass will be by the Commonwealth Chorale, and the New England Philharmonic orchestra at at 8pm at Church of the Holy Name (1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA). To read more about this event and hear about the inception of this performance and the new, revised edition of Beach’s Mass, check out Dr. Curtis’ preview.
The performances of Beach’s opera Cabildo marked the first performances of this lovely work since its revival 22 years ago in 1995 for the commercial recording. The performance also included a number of Beach’s songs. Enjoy reading about the event as reviewed by Dr. Curtis.
Here is the booklet from the premiere of Beach’s Mass in E-flat by the Handel and Haydn Society back during their 1892-93 season. This marked the first time a work by a woman was performed by the Society!
Lecture and Two Concerts at University of Maryland, Baltimore County Featuring Amy Beach’s Romance for Violin, Harp and Strings, Op. 23 & Piano Trio, Op. 150!
Join us at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for two wonderful events featuring music by Amy Beach! The concert on Friday, Nov. 17 will be preceded by a lecture by Dr. Liane Curtis! Also, the symphony concert on Sunday, Nov. 19 will include Amy Beach’s Romance transcribed for Solo Violin, Harp and Strings by Chris A. Trotman, Director of Publications for Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy! Both Liane Curtis and Chris A. Trotman will be in attendance for the Friday concert, and Mr. Trotman will be at the Symphony concert.
These events are free, but tickets are required so get them quickly if you wish to attend!
Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet in f-sharp minor, Op. 67 to be Performed by Lavazzo Chamber Ensemble!
Another wonderful opportunity to hear Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet in f-sharp minor, Op. 67, which is being performed by Lavazza Chamber Ensemble on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM at St. Paul’s Church (15 St. Paul Street, Brookline Village, MA). Free admission!
Also on the program is Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major. Musicians include Kristina Nilsson and Paula Oakes (Violins), Emily Rome (Guest Violist), Jan Pfeiffer-Rios (Cello) with James Chubet (Guest Pianist).
For more information, please visit their website.
Two Upcoming Opportunities to Hear Amy Beach’s Monumental Grand Mass in E-flat!
(1) On Nov. 11 at 8 P.M. the Commonwealth Chorale & the New England Philharmonic will present their program entitled REBIRTH OF AN AMERICAN CLASSIC. The concert and concert talk will feature Beach’s Mass in E-flat and will take place at Church of the Holy Name (1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website.
(2) On Nov. 12 at 7 P.M. the The Croton Chorale and Orchestra will be performing the Grand Mass in E-flat in New York City at Cardozo Law School (55 Fifth Avenue, at 12th Street, in Manhattan.) Admission is $20 ($10 for seniors and students). For more information, please visit their website.
Amy Beach’s Opera “Cabildo” is Being Performed Twice at UNH in Durham, NH!
In Durham, NH, Nov. 3 AND 4, Amy Beach’s Opera “Cabildo” is being performed in an opera workshop at the University of New Hampshire. Also on the program are a selection of Beach’s lovely songs. For more information, please click here.
