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Who was Florence Price, beyond the music? Prolific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. In this world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative, My Name is Florence was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family home. This chamber opera composed by B.E. Boykin to a libretto by Harrison David Rivers presents vignettes from Price’s life that bring into focus the impact of family, legacy, and the transformative power of a seat in front of the piano. With warmth and humor, My Name is Florence explores the complexities of identity, generational connection, and ultimately the power of music to transform. It is a celebration of Price’s enduring legacy in music and a reclamation of the space she occupies within the American musical canon.

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My Name is Florence

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

It’s been 50 years since HGO first presented the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, restoring the “folk opera” to its creators’ full original vision in a landmark production that earned HGO both a Tony and a Grammy. Now, audiences have the chance to again experience the cherished American classic that set HGO on its path as a trailblazer, presented in an acclaimed production from director Francesca Zambello.

Porgy and Bess

Wortham Theater Center

### Event Description: The Snowy Day - Minnesota Opera

**Event Title:** The Snowy Day

**Dates:** February 8-16, 2025

**Location:** Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington St, St Paul, MN 55102

**Music By:** Joel Thompson

**Lyrics By:** Andrea Davis Pinkney

**Original Production By:** Omer Ben Seadia

**Synopsis:**
In the fresh snow, every footstep is marked with magic. A young boy named Peter wakes to find that the first snow of winter has fallen overnight, setting the stage for an exciting day of adventure. Peter delights in making footprints in the snow and meeting new friends before returning home to the cozy embrace of Mama and Daddy. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats, Joel Thompson and Andrea Davis Pinkney’s "The Snowy Day" brings to the stage the fleeting but indelible magic of childhood.

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Saturday, February 8:** 7:30 PM
- **Thursday, February 13:** 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, February 15:** 5:30 PM
- **Sunday, February 16:** 2:00 PM

**Language:** Sung in English with English captions above the stage.

**Cast & Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Kelly Kuo
- **Director & Choreographer:** Eboni Adams
- **Peter:** Flora Hawk
- **Mama:** Karen Slack

**Additional Information:**
- **Health and Safety Protocols:** Please refer to the Minnesota Opera's guidelines.
- **Accessibility Services:** Available for attendees.
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the Minnesota Opera website.

**Composer Biography:**
Joel Thompson is an Atlanta-based composer, conductor, pianist, and educator.

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Eboni Adams

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Past events

Jan 31 - Feb 8, 2026

My Name is Florence · Minnesota Opera

Oct 24 - Nov 15, 2025

Porgy and Bess · Houston Grand Opera

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