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Composer of the WeekAmy Beach (1867-1944)Episodes

  1. Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Becoming Mrs Beach

    1/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach's journey from piano prodigy to respected composer.

  2. Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Forging an American music

    2/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach’s 'Gaelic' Symphony.

  3. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    A fresh start

    3/5Amy Beach responds to the tragic deaths of her husband and her mother.

  4. Next Thursday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Macdowell

    4/5Donald Macleod explores Amy Beach's experiences at the MacDowell Colony.

  5. Next Friday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Manhattan

    5/5Donald Macleod explores the 1930s when Amy Beach moved to Manhattan.