Beach, Amy. (1867 - 1944)
"Improvisations for Piano & Orchestra" - Autograph Musical Quotation
An unusual AMQS from the most prominent female composer of her time, one of the first women composers to write in the larger forms and to receive genuine recognition abroad, and the first prominent American woman musician to receive all her training in the United States. Four boldly penned bars of music, "From 'Improvisations for Piano & Orchestra'", inscribed and signed "Mrs. H.H.A. Beach / New York, March 1st / 1941." Three hole punches along the left edge not affecting the writing, overall fine and measuring 6 x 4.5 inches. Together with a halftone photograph with library stamps along the lower edge. (11584)AMQS Classical Music