Florence Price
Joanne Mattern
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
Duration - 8m.
Author - Joanne Mattern.
Narrator - Alan Crookham.
Published Date - Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2026 Red Chair Press ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Joanne Mattern
Alan Crookham
Classical Composers
Red Chair Press
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Description:
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 Duration - 8m. Author - Joanne Mattern. Narrator - Alan Crookham. Published Date - Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Red Chair Press ©.
Language:
English
1. Florence Price Intro
Duration:00:00:19
2. Florence Price
Duration:00:08:16
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21