Shades of Blues
Shades of Blues: Celebrating the Roaring Twenties
Celebrate the vibrancy of the Roaring Twenties and explore works by three distinguished composers from the era. George Gershwin’s Three Preludes, epitomize his unique blend of jazz and classical styles that epitomize the spirit of 1920s America. Florence Price’s Adoration and Fantasy for Violin highlight the elegance and expressive beauty from one of the first African American women to gain national recognition as a composer. Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 1 showcases the lyrical mastery and emotional depth from one of the Romantic era’s most influential female composers.