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Dive into the life and legacy of Amy Beach the iconic female composer.

Composer: Amy Beach airs Friday, August 9 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV. Repeats Saturday, August 1- at 4 p.m.

Amy Cheney Beach was born September 5, 1867, in Henniker, New Hampshire. A child prodigy, she would become one of the most respected and accomplished American musical composers of her time. Beach debuted as a pianist at 17 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At age 23, with no formal training, she began composing her acclaimed “Gaelic Symphony.

Featuring interviews with historians and musicians – and excerpts from some of Beach’s pieces – Composer: Amy Beach chronicles a remarkable life and career that has inspired generations.

In 1893 at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, her commissioned choral piece premiered at the opening of the Women’s Pavilion. Throughout her career, she wrote hymns, chamber music, a mass, a piano concerto, an opera, and a robust collection of more than 150 songs. A pioneering composer, pianist and teacher, Beach was a national symbol of women’s creative power and helped redefine the role of women in music.

A young filmmaker discovers a treasure trove of family artifacts and unravels mysteries surrounding her visionary great-grandfather.

Beyond the Bolex airs Sunday, May 18 at 7 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the PBS app.

Beyond the Bolex shines a light on the life of Jacques Bolsey and his invention of the revolutionary Bolex camera which helped launch the careers of famous filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson.

Tennis icons Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe clash in a thrilling Wimbledon final, showcasing their contrasting styles and playing point-for-point in what is widely considered one of the greatest tennis matches of all time.

Gods of Tennis “Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe” airs Tuesday, July 30 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe’s showdowns in the Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981 are among the most memorable matches in the sport. They bring glamour and celebrity to what many consider the fiercest rivalry in men’s tennis history.

PBS News will provide live coverage of President Biden’s farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office.

Presidential Biden’s Address: A PBS News Special airs Wednesday, January 15 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

The live coverage, co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, will include Biden’s address, followed by analysis from the PBS News team.

Please note: Following the special coverage, PBS will rejoin the regularly scheduled programs already in progress.

PBS and PBS News will provide coverage of President Biden’s Oval Office address to the nation.

PBS News Special Report: President Biden’s Address airs Sunday, July 14 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

President Biden will speak about yesterday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

Please note: All programming shifts a half hour from its original time. So Professor T will start at 8:30 p.m., Grantchester at 9:30 p.m. and DI Ray at 10:30 p.m.