Eskimos, Op. 64

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Amy Beach’s Eskimos, Opus 64, composed in 1907, showcases her innovative blend of indigenous melodies and Western Classical harmonies. Originally composed for solo piano, the work has four evocative movements, each depicting an aspect of Inuit life. Drawing inspiration from her research, Beach incorporated melodies from eleven indigenous songs, which she encountered through early recordings.…

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Amy Beach (1867โ€“1944) was an American composer and pianist. A remarkable child prodigy, she made her public debut in 1883 at the age of 16, which was also the same year she had her first composition published.

In 1885, she got married and curtailed her performing career to focus on composition (by her husband’s wishes), making only one performance per year with the proceeds being donated to charity. After her husband’s death in 1910, Beach resumed performing and toured Europe, gaining acclaim for her music until the onset of WWI. Her Gaelic Symphony was the first symphony composed and performed by a woman in the U.S.

Amy Beach’s Eskimos, Opus 64, composed in 1907, showcases her innovative blend of indigenous melodies and Western Classical harmonies. Originally composed for solo piano, the work has four evocative movements, each depicting an aspect of Inuit life. Drawing inspiration from her research, Beach incorporated melodies from eleven indigenous songs, which she encountered through early recordings. This fusion not only highlights the beauty of Inuit musical traditions but also reflects Beach’s skill in reinterpreting these themes within a classical framework.

  1. Arctic Night
  2. The Returning Hunter
  3. Exiles
  4. With Dog-teams

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11'

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