Amy Cheney was a musical prodigy with perfect pitch and a remarkable ability to play by ear. She began piano lessons at the age of six, and before long, she was performing pieces by Handel, Beethoven, Chopin, as well as her own original compositions. After marrying Dr. Henry Beach, she agreed to limit her public performances to just two per year, turning her focus to composing. Lauren Rico features Amy Beach's lively two-piano suite based on Irish melodies, tonight at 8 p.m. on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they've selected.