Amy Beach - Romance for violin and piano Op. 23 (audio + sheet music)

The 1893 Columbian Exposition was the first World's Fair to include a venue featuring women's accomplishments. Pianist/composer Amy Beach and violinist Maud Powell were both active participants in the Exposition; both presented papers. Powell performed a number of times, and Beach was commissioned to write a work for the occasion. In addition, they collaborated to premiere Beach's Romance, Op. 23, written for and dedicated to Powell. The first performance was so successful that the audience demanded a repetition. Those present were enthralled when the music fell from the music stand, and Powell finished the performance from memory.

(Naxos Music Library)

Please take note that the audio AND sheet music ARE NOT mine. Change the quality to a minimum of 480p if the video is blurry.

Original audio:    • Видео  
(Performance by: Midori Goto, accompanied by Robert McDonald)
Original sheet music: http://imslp.org/wiki/Romance,_Op.23_...)