Keys Fest 2025: The Life and Music of Florence Price with Dr. Karen Walwyn
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Dr. Karen Walwyn
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Florence Price made history as the first African American female composer to gain international recognition when her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1933. Despite facing immense challenges during the Jim Crow era, including family struggles and financial hardship, she rose to prominence before her untimely death. Her rediscovered works—lost for over three decades—are a powerful gift, offering a message that resonates deeply today. Price's legacy stands as a testament to her strength and resilience, making her an enduring American hero.