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Michelle Cann – Revival: Music of Price and Bonds (Curtis Studio)      controls    src="https://play.publicradio.org/unreplaced_ua/o/minnesota/classical/programs/new_classical_tracks/2023/06/28/new_classical_tracks_2023_06_28_new-classical-tracks-michelle-cann_20230628_128.mp3"&gt;New Classical Tracks - Michelle Cannby Pianist Michelle Cann has had a pretty incredible journey. Her path into the world of piano led her to the Cleveland Institute and the Curtis Institute of Music, which is where she teaches. In 2022, she was the recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence. Now, her journey goes down another life-changing path with the release of her debut recording, Revival: Music of Price and Bonds.“Growing up, I didn't play any music by any Black composers other than church music. Nothing in the classical field was really ever assigned to me. I wasn't really aware of anyone except for Scott Joplin,” Cann says. “And it wasn't until 2016 that I was introduced to the Florence Price Piano Concerto and I was asked to play it. I'd never heard of her, never heard of the piece, and I read through it. You can only imagine that moment and put yourself in my shoes. I've never been aware of somebody like her in this field.“And I remember, at that point, I was reading her story. I was looking for anything I could find about her. I was looking to see, ‘What else did she write?’ And then one of the things that was out there at that time was her piano sonata. How have I never heard of this piano sonata? I’m a pianist!“I remember exactly where I was, sitting at the piano in my apartment at the time, and I was reading through it and there were tears going down my eyes. One of the most beautiful things ever written for piano is the second movement of that piano sonata. And I called my mother and I was emotional and my mom was getting emotional because I asked myself, ‘How could they deny this woman her place in history? Why did no one know to share this with me?’“It was from there that I came across Margaret Bonds. I read that Margaret Bonds was actually one of Florence Price's most successful students. They met because Price moved to Chicago alone. She moved from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had kids, was divorced and had no connections. She was just starting to make them. And one of them was with the Bonds family. They actually took her in.“And Margaret Bond, of course, had her own story. She went on to become a great composer and pianist, and she premiered many of Florence Price's works as a performer. She didn't write as much for solo piano, not like Price. One of her most influential and important works is the Spiritual Suite, which is on this album. I had to include the suite because it is just so great what she does with these spirituals.”What do you feel like you personally bring to their music as a pianist?“I feel that I am on this journey with these composers, and the final thing I feel is a huge sense of pride. I feel so honored to be one of the conduits of their story.“So being part of this rediscovery and excitement about their story and their music and their voice in America that is everything to me. And when I perform their music, I perform it with that knowledge and that pride.“Because if I can do anything with this album, it’s to share this music with the world. These women deserve a place in the canon of great American classical music.” Spiritual Suite: I. Valley of the BonesTo hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.ResourcesMichelle Cann – Revival: Music of Price and Bonds (Curtis Studio)Michelle Cann (official site)

Michelle Cann – Revival: Music of Price and Bonds (Curtis Studio) controls src="<a href="https://play.publicradio.org/unreplaced_ua/o/minnesota/classical/programs/new_classical_tracks/2023/06/28/new_classical_tracks_2023_06_28_new-classical-tracks-michelle-cann_20230628_128.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.publicradio.org/unreplaced_ua/o/minnesota/classical/programs/new_classical_tracks/2023/06/28/new_classical_tracks_2023_06_28_new-classical-tracks-michelle-cann_20230628_128.mp3</a>"&gt; New Classical Tracks - Michelle Cann by Pianist Michelle Cann has had a pretty incredible journey. Her path into the world of piano led her to the Cleveland Institute and the Curtis Institute of Music, which is where she teaches. In 2022, she was the recipient of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence. Now, her journey goes down another life-changing path with the release of her debut recording, Revival: Music of Price and Bonds.“Growing up, I didn't play any music by any Black composers other than church music. Nothing in the classical field was really ever assigned to me. I wasn't really aware of anyone except for Scott Joplin,” Cann says. “And it wasn't until 2016 that I was introduced to the Florence Price Piano Concerto and I was asked to play it. I'd never heard of her, never heard of the piece, and I read through it. You can only imagine that moment and put yourself in my shoes. I've never been aware of somebody like her in this field.“And I remember, at that point, I was reading her story. I was looking for anything I could find about her. I was looking to see, ‘What else did she write?’ And then one of the things that was out there at that time was her piano sonata. How have I never heard of this piano sonata? I’m a pianist!“I remember exactly where I was, sitting at the piano in my apartment at the time, and I was reading through it and there were tears going down my eyes. One of the most beautiful things ever written for piano is the second movement of that piano sonata. And I called my mother and I was emotional and my mom was getting emotional because I asked myself, ‘How could they deny this woman her place in history? Why did no one know to share this with me?’“It was from there that I came across Margaret Bonds. I read that Margaret Bonds was actually one of Florence Price's most successful students. They met because Price moved to Chicago alone. She moved from Little Rock, Arkansas. She had kids, was divorced and had no connections. She was just starting to make them. And one of them was with the Bonds family. They actually took her in.“And Margaret Bond, of course, had her own story. She went on to become a great composer and pianist, and she premiered many of Florence Price's works as a performer. She didn't write as much for solo piano, not like Price. One of her most influential and important works is the Spiritual Suite, which is on this album. I had to include the suite because it is just so great what she does with these spirituals.”What do you feel like you personally bring to their music as a pianist?“I feel that I am on this journey with these composers, and the final thing I feel is a huge sense of pride. I feel so honored to be one of the conduits of their story.“So being part of this rediscovery and excitement about their story and their music and their voice in America that is everything to me. And when I perform their music, I perform it with that knowledge and that pride.“Because if I can do anything with this album, it’s to share this music with the world. These women deserve a place in the canon of great American classical music.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMR1ius8WdU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Suite: I. Valley of the Bones</a> To hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-classical-tracks-with-julie-amacher/id120586577?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the extended podcast on iTunes</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<h3>Resources</h3>Michelle Cann – Revival: Music of Price and Bonds <a href="https://www.curtis.edu/curtis-studio/revival-price-bonds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Curtis Studio)</a>Michelle Cann <a href="https://www.michellecann.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(official site)</a>

Pianist Michelle Cann explores the music of Bonds and Price in 'Revival'

Where are all the great Black pianists? Michelle Cann is one of the best. And she's determined to help shift the musical landscape to include many more pianists of color in the coming generations. On the season two finale of the HearTOGETHER Podcast, pianist Michelle Cann joins host Tori Marchiony for an intimate conversation about the nature of competition, expressing something transcendent in music, and the importance of mentorship for up-and-comers. MUSIC, performed by Michelle CannBACH, SarabandePRICE, Sonata in E MinorCHOPIN, Ballade No.3 in A-flat Major, Op.47PRICE, Piano Concerto in One Movement with The Philadelphia OrchestraMixed by Teng ChenEditorial Council, Noel Dior &amp; Tim German

Where are all the great Black pianists? Michelle Cann is one of the best. And she's determined to help shift the musical landscape to include many more pianists of color in the coming generations.  On the season two finale of the HearTOGETHER Podcast, pianist Michelle Cann joins host Tori Marchiony for an intimate conversation about the nature of competition, expressing something transcendent in music, and the importance of mentorship for up-and-comers.  MUSIC, performed by Michelle Cann <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhwdtBHJnGM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BACH, Sarabande</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZutG4sSYZIs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRICE, Sonata in E Minor</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgXRROxWYPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHOPIN, Ballade No.3 in A-flat Major, Op.47</a> <a href="https://www.philorch.org/performances/our-season/events-and-tickets/digital-stage-2021/michelle-cann-plays-florence-price/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRICE, Piano Concerto in One Movement with The Philadelphia Orchestra</a> Mixed by Teng Chen Editorial Council, Noel Dior &amp; Tim German

Keys For Connection : Michelle Cann

The Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet joins us on the Classical Post podcast today to discuss their latest album, UNCOVERED Volume 2, featuring the music of Florence Price. The star pianist Michelle Cann is also on the show as this album was a collaboration with her. The quartet’s UNCOVERED project is a multi-volume set of albums released on Azica Records. The initiative celebrates beautifully crafted works by artists who have been overlooked and sidelined in classical music, especially because of their race or gender. Volume 1, released last year, includes the string quartet and quintets of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Stewart Goodyear. Volume 2 just came out this year and features music by Florence Price. Volume 3 and beyond will feature Coleridge-Taylor, Perkinson, William Grant Still, and George Walker, among others. As a side note, violinist Abi Fayette was not on the podcast, but you will hear the other quartet members — violinist Karla Donehew Perez, violist Paul Laraia, and cellist Karlos Rodriguez — and the pianist Michelle Cann. -- Classical Post uncovers the creativity that exists behind great music. Dive into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our website for exclusive editorial and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Classical Post is an ambassador for NED, a wellness company. Get 15% off their products like CBD oil and many other health-based products by using our code CLASSICALPOST at checkout.

The Grammy Award-winning <a href="https://catalystquartet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catalyst Quartet</a> joins us on the Classical Post podcast today to discuss their latest album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4dFlJUTtGkwRnWxf19qudC?si=_5f60A8yQ56sWWS12-4zeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNCOVERED Volume 2</a>, featuring the music of Florence Price. The star pianist <a href="https://www.michellecann.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Cann</a> is also on the show as this album was a collaboration with her. The quartet’s UNCOVERED project is a multi-volume set of albums released on Azica Records. The initiative celebrates beautifully crafted works by artists who have been overlooked and sidelined in classical music, especially because of their race or gender. Volume 1, released last year, includes the string quartet and quintets of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Stewart Goodyear. Volume 2 just came out this year and features music by Florence Price. Volume 3 and beyond will feature Coleridge-Taylor, Perkinson, William Grant Still, and George Walker, among others. As a side note, violinist Abi Fayette was not on the podcast, but you will hear the other quartet members — violinist Karla Donehew Perez, violist Paul Laraia, and cellist Karlos Rodriguez — and the pianist Michelle Cann. -- <a href="https://classicalpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classical Post</a> uncovers the creativity that exists behind great music. Dive into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our <a href="https://classicalpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> for exclusive editorial and <a href="https://classicalpost.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classical_post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@classicalpost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. Classical Post is an ambassador for <a href="https://glnk.io/lq6q/jonathaneifert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NED</a>, a wellness company. Get 15% off their products like CBD oil and many other health-based products by using our code CLASSICALPOST at checkout.

Discover Florence Price on Grammy Award-Winning Catalyst Quartet's Latest Album with Star Pianist Michelle Cann

Fiona Powell

Michelle Cann, pianist and faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about Florence Price, the black woman composer whose music she champions, in anticipation of a concert at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 4:00 pm.  The program will include music by Price, Chopin &amp; Brahms. For more information: bucknell.edu/weiscenter

Michelle Cann, pianist and faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about Florence Price, the black woman composer whose music she champions, in anticipation of a concert at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 4:00 pm. The program will include music by Price, Chopin &amp; Brahms. For more information: <a href="http://bucknell.edu/weiscenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bucknell.edu/weiscenter</a>