Florence Beatrice Price's "Florence Price Piano Music" is a captivating journey through the extensive and remarkable compositional output of this pioneering African-American pianist, composer, and educator. Released on June 3, 2022, by Guild Music, this classical album spans an impressive 2 hours and 25 minutes, featuring 46 tracks that showcase Price's unique blend of Romantic bravura and deeply personal musical expression.
The album opens with the playful "Ticklin' Toes" and takes the audience through a variety of moods and styles, from the dreamy "Dances in the Canebrakes" suite to the introspective "Preludes" series. Price's ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotion is evident in pieces like "A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman" and "In the Land O' Cotton," which offer glimpses into everyday life and the American South.
The album also highlights Price's technical prowess and romantic sensibilities with works like the "Sonata in E minor" and the enchanting "Cherry Blossoms in Her Hair (Debutante Waltz)." The collection concludes with the serene "On a Summer's Eve," leaving a lasting impression of Price's profound musical insight and artistic depth.
As the first African American woman composer to have a symphonic composition performed by a major American orchestra, Florence Beatrice Price's contributions to classical music are both historic and enduring. This album is a testament to her legacy, offering a comprehensive exploration of her piano music that is sure to captivate and inspire classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Ticklin' ToesFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Dances in the Canebrakes : Nimble FeetFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Dances in the Canebrakes : Tropical NoonFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Dances in the Canebrakes: Silk Hat and Walking CaneFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Preludes : No.1Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Preludes: No.2Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Preludes: No.3Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Preludes : No. 4 (Wistful)Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Preludes: No.5Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
To a Certain Pair of NewlywedsFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman: MorningFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman: Dreaming at the WashtubFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman: A Gay MomentFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
A Day in the Life of a Washerwoman: Evening ShadeFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Honeysuckle (A Southern Sky)Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Rainbow WaltzFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
A HillsideFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Dream BoatFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
In the Land O' Cotton : At the Cotton GinFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
In the Land O' Cotton: DreamingFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
In the Land O' Cotton: Song Without WordsFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
In the Land O' Cotton: DanceFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
BarcarolleFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
At Our House: The Washing MachineFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
At Our House: Practice TimeFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
At Our House: Tip-Toe to the Cookie JarFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
At Our House: The Goblin and the MosquitoFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Cherry Blossoms in Her Hair (Debutante Waltz)Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Sonata in E minor : Andante - AllegroFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Sonata in E minor: AndanteFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Sonata in E minor: Scherzo - AllegroFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Placid LakeFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Jig JogFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Honeysuckle at DuskFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Song Without Words (or Pleading)Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Whirl Away WaltzFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
On a Quiet LakeFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Song Without Words (A major)Florence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Dark PoolFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
CoquetteFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
ReverieFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Bayou DanceFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
AndanteFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Memory MistFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
Cabin CapersFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
On a Summer's EveFlorence Beatrice Price, Kirsten Johnson
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