Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Florence Beatrice Price became the first African American woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. A musical prodigy, she gave her first piano recital at age four and published her first composition by eleven. With roots in classical training and deep inspiration from African American spirituals and folk traditions, Price’s work broke racial and gender barriers in the world of classical music. Her 1933 symphony debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra marked a historic moment in American music history.
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