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The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance is a performer spotlight celebrating the pivotal role Black women composers played in Chicago’s classical music landscape. Led by pianist Michelle Cann, this program revisits voices like Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Nora Holt, Irene Britton Smith, and Betty Jackson King—delivering heritage, innovation, and resilience through intimate ensemble work.

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Presented by University of Chicago Presents, the program debuted at Logan Center Performance Hall and continues across select North American venues in 2025. It’s a must-see for classical enthusiasts and those interested in music history and the enduring legacy of Black American composers.

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We’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticket access to The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance—an insider’s chance to experience these powerful works live with a performer-led program that combines scholarship, performance, and community significance.

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Upcoming engagements include a stop in Cleveland on May 19, 2025 at Severance Music Center as part of Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival appearances. The program features Michelle Cann, a renowned pianist known for Florence Price interpretations and active recording projects tied to her scholarship and performances.

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For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides biographical context, discography highlights, and clear navigation to help you secure your seats with confidence. Stay connected through official channels for the latest tour updates and venue information.

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Quick Facts About The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance

  • Program features music by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Nora Holt, Irene Britton Smith and Betty Jackson King, exploring Chicago’s Black Renaissance in classical music.
  • January 24, 2025: The program opened at Logan Center Performance Hall in Chicago as part of University of Chicago Presents; subsequent 2025 dates include a Cleveland performance (May 19, 2025 at Severance Music Center).
  • Michelle Cann is a GRAMMY‑winning pianist (2023 for Florence Price concerto recording with NYYS) and a 2025 GRAMMY winner for Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price (with Karen Slack).
  • Discography highlights Cann’s focus on Florence Price and related composers: Revival (2023), Beyond the Years (2024), Our Stories (2023), and UNCOVERED volumes with Catalyst Quartet (2021–23).
  • Social media: Cann’s official Instagram handle is @michelleacann.
  • 2025 tour/appearances include Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival engagements in Cleveland (May 19, 2025).

The records

The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance Discography

  • Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price
    2024 · Azica Records
  • Revival, Music of Price & Bonds
    2023 · Curtis Studio
  • Our Stories: Contemporary Works by Black & Latinx Composers
    2023 · – not disclosed –
  • Uncovered, Vol. 3: Florence Price / Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson / George Walker / William Grant Still
    2023 · Azica Records
  • Uncovered, Vol. 2: Florence B. Price — Catalyst Quartet & Michelle Cann
    2022 · Azica Records
  • Florence Price: Piano Concerto in One Movement with New York Youth Symphony
    2022 · AViE Records
  • Uncovered, Vol. 1: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
    2021 · Azica Records

The hits

Top The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance Songs

  • Florence Price: Piano Concerto in One Movement (Piano/NYYS)
    2022 · Billboard Traditional Classical Albums #2
  • Desire (from Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price)
    2024 · N/A

Upcoming engagements include a stop in Cleveland on May 19, 2025 at Severance Music Center as part of Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival appearances. The program features Michelle Cann, a renowned pianist known for Florence Price interpretations and active recording projects tied to her scholarship and performances.

For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides biographical context, discography highlights, and clear navigation to help you secure your seats with confidence. Stay connected through official channels for the latest tour updates and venue information.

Official social links and artist resources are provided for direct access to news and materials, with links configured to open in new tabs for safe navigation.

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