Despite her fame and recognition during her lifetime, Beach was largely neglected after her death in 1944 until the late 20th century, possibly because she had been an admirer of the Italian dictator Mussolini.
The symphony has received praise from modern critics, such as Andrew Achenbach of Gramophone, who in 2003 lauded the work for its "big heart, irresistible charm and confident progress."[REF]