Self-taught pianist Amy Beach is considered the first female composer of art songs and large-scale symphonic works in America. From a young age, Beach knew that "no other life than that of a musician could have ever been possible for me." Hear Amy Beach's "Theme and Variations, Op. 80" as the highlight to tonight's show coming up from 8 to 10 p.m. Stream it for a limited time right here.
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