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Tag: Scottish Legend

Some thoughts on chordal playing in the Scottish Legend Op. 54 No. 1 by Amy Beach

I love highlighting female composers. Trinity College Exam Board’s Grade 8 syllabus has revealed a gem of a piece by the American pianist and composer Amy Beach. Beach (1867-1944) was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. Most of her compositions and performances appeared under the name of Mrs. H.H.A. Beach. A…

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