Show notes
In this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Dr. Samantha Ege, pianist and musicologist, about the life and works of Florence Price. Dr. Ege discusses Price’s musical style, her significance in American classical music, and the recent rediscovery of her compositions. The conversation covers Price’s role in the Chicago music scene, her blending of classical and African American musical traditions, and the challenges she faced as a Black female composer in the early 20th century. Dr. Ege also shares insights from her own recordings of Price’s piano works and her upcoming scholarly publications on the composer.

