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2019-05-19 00:13:00
OrArtsWatch.org: Florence Price's Symphony No. 1 in Portland 7:30 PM May 21
Florence B. Price (1887-1953) Oregon ArtsWatch May 16, 2019 Brett Campbell Classical music programs largely consist of endlessly recycled old classics by composers who are (a) European, (b) male, and (c) white. Florence Price is (e) none of the above. The 20th century African American composer does, however, abide by that other common requirement for appearing on classical programs — she’s (d) — dead. But today, Price’s music is, against all odds, coming back to life, including Tuesday when Portland’s Metropolitan Youth Symphony performs one of her symphonies. *** Born in Arkansas in 1887, Price studied music at the prestigious New England Conservatory and went on to write hundreds of compositions. Premiered in 1933 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, her Symphony No. 1 in E minor was the first symphony by an African-American woman ever to be performed […]
2019-05-05 23:20:00
TheSkanner.com: Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Florence Price's Symphony No. 1
Florence B. Price (1887-1953) The Skanner Portland and Seattle 03 May 2019 The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Brings the First Symphony by an African-American Woman Ever Performed in the US to Portland Named for the pioneering African American composer Florence Price, “America’s Florence” is believed to be the West Coast Premiere of Florence’s "Symphony No. 1 in E minor," winner of the first place prize for an orchestral work in the progressive Rodman Wanamaker Competition of 1932. The Metropolitan Youth Symphony will present it at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in downtown Portland. Premiered the following year by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, this was the first symphony by an African-American woman ever to be performed by a major American orchestra. By marrying the finesse of her traditional, European style training with the […]
2019-04-18 00:42:00
BroadwayWorld.com: MYS Performs 1st Symphony of Florence Price in Portland
Florence B. Price (1887-1953) Broadway World Los Angeles April 15, 2019 This May, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony illuminates the diversity of our nation's rich cultural tapestry with the program "America's Florence." Named for the pioneering African-American composer Florence Price, this concert features what is believed to be the West Coast Premiere of her Symphony No. 1 in E minor, winner of the first place prize for an orchestral work in the progressive Rodman Wanamaker Competition of 1932. Premiered the following year by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, this was the first symphony by an African-American woman ever to be performed by a major American orchestra. By marrying the finesse of her traditional, European style training with the raw and soulful qualities of African-American folk music, Price charmingly and very effectively captured the spirit of […]
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