Praised as "a pianist of sterling artistry" by Gramophone, Michelle Cann stands as one of today's most sought-after pianists. Renowned for her captivating interpretations of Florence Price's piano compositions, Cann's illustrious career includes acclaimed solo recitals, dynamic chamber music collaborations with Catalyst, Dover, and Juilliard string quartets, a GRAMMY award, and her 2023 debut solo album Revival, showcasing works by Price and Margaret Bonds. Her program breathes life into the vivid musical contributions of The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance, featuring piano works by Price, Bonds, Hazel Scott, Betty Jackson King, and Nora Holt.

Program:

The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance

Florence Price
Fantasie Nègre No. 1 and 2

Margaret Bonds
Spiritual Suite

Betty Jackson King
Four Seasonal Sketches

Nora Holt
Negro Dance Op. 25, No. 1

Irene Britton Smith
Variations on a Theme by MacDowell

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