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Did Amy Beach also give concerts in the United States?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only in Europe

  • Unsure

Answer

Certainly, Amy Beach performed extensively in the United States. Notably, she was the first American female composer to have her symphony performed by a major American orchestra when, in 1896, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Emil Paur, premiered her Symphony in E minor, Op. 32. This pioneering achievement, among her many concert appearances across the country, solidifies her status as a trailblazer in the American music scene.
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