JPHS Documentary Screening about Composer Amy Beach
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library: 30 South Street 30 South Street, Jamaica PlainAmy Cheney Beach was born September 5, 1867 in Henniker, NH and became one of the most respected and accomplished American composers of her time. She debuted as a pianist at 17 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At age 25 she was commissioned to write a choral piece for the opening of the Women’s Pavilion […]