[Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is
profiled
at AfriClassical.com,
which features a comprehensive Works List and a Bibliography by Dr.
Dominique-René de Lerma, www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.]
Dr. Lise Keiter, Pianist
Titled “Women of the American Symphonic Landscape,” this concert features music written by American Women, and especially Florence Price and her Piano Concerto in One Movement with piano soloist Dr. Lise Keiter. The program also includes Higdon’s blue cathedrals and Symphony in E Minor, “Gaelic,” by Amy Beach
In recognition of Black History Month, Dr. Lise Keiter’s playing of
Price’s piano concerto will be preceded by a short talk by Morris
Phibbs, the Deputy Director of the Center for Black Music Research. Florence Price (1887-1953), is considered the first black woman in the United States
to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Mr. Phibbs will discuss Mrs.
Price and the painstaking research required to reconstruct this
important piece of Black history.
Concert dates are: Saturday, February 22nd, 7:30 PM at Staunton’s First Presbyterian Church
and Sunday, February 23rd, 3:00 PM at Waynesboro’s First Presbyterian
Church. No tickets are required for these FREE concerts, however,
contributions are gratefully accepted. For more details, visit www.WSOMusic.org
Contact: Anne Seaton espressochic@comcast.net 540-241-2683 (cell)
Comments by email:
1) Thanks, Bill! I’m also giving a full lecture/convocation for Mary Baldwin College and the City of Staunton community. I’ll do a Black music overview, with an emphasis on Black composers from the 16th century through today. My best to you! Morris Morris A. Phibbs, Deputy Director, Center for Black Music Research, Columbia College Chicago
2) Dear Bill, Thank you very much... this is excellent!
Comments by email:
1) Thanks, Bill! I’m also giving a full lecture/convocation for Mary Baldwin College and the City of Staunton community. I’ll do a Black music overview, with an emphasis on Black composers from the 16th century through today. My best to you! Morris Morris A. Phibbs, Deputy Director, Center for Black Music Research, Columbia College Chicago
2) Dear Bill, Thank you very much... this is excellent!
We are so looking forward to this pair of concerts, and what a
privilege to have a presentation by Mr. Phibbs. We so appreciate the
time, interest, and expertise of all involved to make this concert
possible.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or comments as we look forward to February 22 +23!
Warmest Regards to All, Anne Seaton, Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra Development Director
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