Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, III. Juba: Allegro

Florence Price has resurfaced in recent years. This remarkable composer was the first African American woman to study composition at a major school, and enjoyed some success during her lifetime, thanks in particular to her piano music, chamber music and a few orchestral works. The fast movement of Symphony No. 3 features a Juba, an African American plantation dance. It features syncopated rhythms, leaps, and hand claps, which Price handles with a cheerful touch, accompanied by sparse yet vibrant percussion.