Great Performances

Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"

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.

Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"

53m 54s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn" and "Beach Romance": asset-mezzanine-16x9

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

    S49 E22 - 3m

    Scott Yoo and pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute play Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush At Morn" and "Beach Romance" at MacDowell, an artist residency that the composer frequented during her life. This piece is an homage to the scenery and wildlife of Petersborough, New Hampshire.

  • Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Boston's Gaelic Music Jam Session

    S49 E22 - 3m 48s

    Scott Yoo visits Boston to learn more about the early career of Amy Beach and gets treated to a Gaelic jam session courtesy of Celtic Sojourn radio host, Brian O'Donovan.

  • Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic" Preview

    S49 E22 - 30s

    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.

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