The life of Florence Price

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The life of Florence Price

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Feb 23, 2021

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Dr. Karen Walwyn discusses the life and music of Florence Price, the first woman African American composer to have a symphony played by a major orchestra in the United States.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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