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Florence Price (1887-1953), an American composer and
pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African-American woman to gain
recognition in classical music. Her compositions, blending traditional
Western styles with African-American influences, include symphonies,
chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy
continues to inspire diversity in classical music. A timeline and B
Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story and legacy.
Content Advisor: John Viscardi, Executive Director of Classic Lyric Arts; co-founder of ArtSmart.org
pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African-American woman to gain
recognition in classical music. Her compositions, blending traditional
Western styles with African-American influences, include symphonies,
chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy
continues to inspire diversity in classical music. A timeline and B
Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story and legacy.
Content Advisor: John Viscardi, Executive Director of Classic Lyric Arts; co-founder of ArtSmart.org
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