One of Americas most prolific and successful composers, Mrs H. H. A. (“Amy”) Beach was one of the first women composers whose works were as highly regarded as those produced by men. Best known during her lifetime for her well-crafted songs and short piano pieces, she was also the first American woman to compose in the larger forms. Beachs 117 art songs span the whole of her compositional career. By incorporating musical ideas from many cultures and musical traditions within a late-Romantic framework, Beachs songs show her skillful craftsmanship and profound understanding of text.

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• The rainy day
• Ariette
• When far from her
• Empress of night
• Le secret