PS 24 - Piano Works of Florence Price (1887-1953)

Internationally renowned recording artists and pianists, Gregory Thompson and Meisha Whitlock, will present some of the most major piano solo and piano duo works written by Florence Price (1887-1953).  Thompson was praised in his Carnegie Hall debut, by the NY Times for his “intuitive playing” and his ability to “make a melodic line sing and inflect it with delicate rubato effects.”  As the winner of the Paul W. Hagan Concerto Competition, Whitlock's experiences have led to performances across the United States and abroad including Australia, the United Kingdom, Africa and Italy. Albany Records produced her historical album of classical piano duo works by African-American composers entitled Piano Duo Project.  Based on spirituals, the foot-stomping blues, jazz-influenced lusciousness and the gospel sound, the classical piano compositions of celebrated Black composer, Florence Price, will tell a rich story in this unforgettable performance!