When was the "Gaelic" Symphony premiered?
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Premiered in 1896, the "Gaelic" Symphony was composed by Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, making her the first American female composer to have her symphony performed by a major orchestra. It premiered with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Emil Paur. The symphony is inspired by Celtic folklore and features traditional Irish and Scottish melodies woven into its themes.
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