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In collaboration with the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC), the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents “Wade in the Water: Exploring Florence Price’s 4th Symphony and art songs”. Included in the program is a guest appearance by tenor, scholar, and cultural activist Dr. Marquese Carter who will perform and share insights on Price’s art songs, expand on her historical context, the renaissance of her music in the last few years, and address why her music and that of other composers of color have been historically overlooked. Written in 1945, Price’s 4th Symphony has only been performed a few times since its 2018 premiere. Help raise awareness for one of the most important musical voices in the United States, and be one of the few people to experience the piece live!

There will be time for Q&A.

Tickets are now available through the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office
In-person*: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10847514
Livestream**: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10863976

Join us Wednesday, Oct 20, 7-8pm EDT for a FREE Zoom event featuring BSO Artistic Director Alejandro Gómez Guillén and tenor, scholar, and cultural activist Dr. Marquese Carter as they have an informal discussion about their careers and musical journeys involving under-represented musicians and composers.  Zoom link, Meeting ID: 856 2892 4390, Passcode: BSO. 

Keep an eye out for updates here and on our social media for more events in the week leading up to the performance.

*Per BCT policy, wearing a mask is required in the building. Vaccine verification or negative covid test results within 48 hours required to enter the venue.

**Livestream tickets must be purchased by 3pm EDT on the day of the show, and will only be available concurrent with the live performance at 5pm EDT on Sunday Oct 24. You will receive a link via email the week of the show from hello@mandolin.live and will have to create a free Mandolin account if you don’t have one yet. This is the same service we used for the Beethoven recording last February. For technical support contact help@mandolin.live.