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Was Amy Beach the first successful American male composer of large-scale art music?

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The answer is no. Amy Beach was a prominent American female composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not a male composer. She was known for her large-scale compositions, including symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Beach's success as a composer challenged societal norms and prejudices against women in the field of classical music during her time.
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