Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Florence Beatrice Price with "Uncovered, Vol. 2: Florence B. Price," a remarkable collection of her classical compositions released on Azica Records. This album, spanning a generous 1 hour and 57 minutes, showcases Price's extraordinary talent and her unique contributions to the classical music genre.
The album features a diverse range of works, including piano quintets, string quartets, and folksongs in counterpoint. Each piece is a testament to Price's ability to blend traditional classical forms with elements of African American spirituals and folk music, creating a sound that is both familiar and distinctly her own.
Highlights include the powerful Piano Quintet in A Minor, the evocative Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet, and the unfinished String Quartet in G Major, which offers a tantalizing glimpse into Price's creative process. The album also includes the Piano Quintet in E Minor, a work that showcases Price's ability to convey deep emotion and complexity through her music.
Florence Beatrice Price was a pioneering composer, the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra. Her work, often overlooked during her lifetime, has been rediscovered and celebrated in recent years, and this album is a testament to her enduring legacy. "Uncovered, Vol. 2: Florence B. Price" is not just a collection of music, but a journey through the life and work of a remarkable artist.
Tracks
Piano Quintet in A Minor: I. Allegro non troppoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
Piano Quintet in A Minor: II. Andante con motoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
Piano Quintet in A Minor: III. JubaFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
Piano Quintet in A Minor: IV. ScherzoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 1, Go Down MosesFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 2, Somebody's Knockin' At Yo Do'Florence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 3, Little David Play On Yo' HarpFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
Negro Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 4, Joshua Fit de Battle of JerichoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: I. ModeratoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: II. Andante cantabileFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: III. JubaFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor: IV. FinaleFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 1, CalvaryFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 2, Oh My Darlin' ClementineFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 3, Drink to Me Only with Thine EyesFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 4, Shortnin' BreadFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 5, Swing Low, Sweet ChariotFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet in G Major (Unfinished): I. AllegroFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
String Quartet in G Major (Unfinished): II. Andante moderatoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet
Piano Quintet in E Minor: I. Allegro moderatoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
Piano Quintet in E Minor: II. AndanteFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
Piano Quintet in E Minor: III. AllegrettoFlorence Beatrice Price, Catalyst Quartet, Michelle Cann
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