Florence Price (1887-1953), an American composer and pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African American woman to gain recognition in classical music.
Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Price's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.
| ISBN: | 9781643714493 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2025 |
| Author: | Joanne Mattern |
| Illustrator: | Marilena Perilli |
| Publisher: | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers an imprint of Red Chair Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Classical Composers |
| Genres: |
Music People / Places Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |
Florence Price (1887-1953), an American composer and pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African American woman to gain recognition in classical music. Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1.
Florence Price features in the following genres: Music, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. Pre-order. 1st August 2025.
Florence Price was written by Joanne Mattern and published by Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers an imprint of Red Chair Press
Florence Price has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Classical Composers series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Pre-order. 1st August 2025.