The Legacy of Florence Price

Part I

Works featured:

“Shortnin’ Bread” from Five Folksongs in Counterpoint

“Andante Cantabile” from String Quartet No. 2 in A minor (Introduction)

Meet Florence B. Price and explore the many emotions of her string quartet.

Part II

Works featured:

Sympathy

Florence Price recalls being a young person and meeting Frederick Douglass. Hear the music she composed to share the stories of great Black writers who came before her.

Part III

Works featured:

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” from Five Folksongs in Counterpoint

Florence Price goes to college and gains new confidence.

You’ll sing along with Jasmine Muhammad and hear how Price reinvents a traditional Spiritual to make it her own.

Part IV

Works featured:

“Juba” from String Quartet No. 2 in A minor

Learn how Price helped evolve classical music by composing with rhythms inspired by the African-American Juba tradition. Make music together with special guest Súle Greg Wilson and St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble!

Part V

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My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord

Hold Fast to Dreams

Legendary singer Marian Anderson performed Price’s music at her iconic 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial. Through Price’s collaborations, important steps were taken toward racial equality.

Part VI

Works featured:

“Andante Cantabile” from String Quartet No. 2 in A minor (Conclusion)

Florence Price reflects on her life and legacy.