Composer

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Amy Beach

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1922

Average_duration

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11:30

Movement_count

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5

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"From Grandmother's Garden, Op. 97" is a piano suite composed by Amy Beach in 1922. The suite consists of four movements, each inspired by a different flower from Beach's grandmother's garden. The movements are titled "White Narcissus," "Pink Honeysuckle," "Yellow Daisy," and "Red Clover." The suite premiered on January 23, 1923, at the MacDowell Club in Boston, with Beach herself performing. The suite was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and it quickly became one of Beach's most popular works. The first movement, "White Narcissus," is a delicate and lyrical piece that captures the beauty and fragility of the flower. The second movement, "Pink Honeysuckle," is more lively and playful, with a jaunty rhythm and a sense of whimsy. The third movement, "Yellow Daisy," is a gentle and contemplative piece that evokes the peacefulness of a sunny day in the garden. The final movement, "Red Clover," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the vitality and joy of the flower. Overall, "From Grandmother's Garden, Op. 97" is a charming and evocative suite that showcases Beach's skill as a composer and her love of nature. The suite is notable for its use of impressionistic harmonies and delicate textures, as well as its vivid musical depictions of the flowers that inspired it.

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