New recording of Amy Beach Symphony plus some first recordings!

[Martin Eastick]

I know that the symphony has had at least three previous recordings, but this new one also includes what seem to be world premieres of some works for voice and orchestra! More than enough to persuade me to buy!
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/amy-beach-symphonie-e-moll-op-32-gaelic/hnum/12180196

[Alan Howe]

Yes, I'd spotted this too. A potentially fascinating release.

Here's soprano Camille Schoor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmYf-FuDZmU
and mezzo-soprano Angela Brower:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgesUjpnLbo

Should be good!! Thanks, Martin.

[FBerwald]

A very beautiful symphony. Here's a 2024 live performance of Beach's splendid piano concerto played by the pianist Anne-Marie McDermott

[Martin Eastick]

A most welcome reminder of her wonderful piano concerto - one of my all-time favourites - and a due prompt to have a long overdue listen!

[Alan Howe]

Beach's splendid piano concerto

It starts at 19:41!