A Literary and Musical Evening with Dr. Samantha Ege

A Literary and Musical Evening with Dr. Samantha Ege

Join us for a special evening with acclaimed pianist and musicologist Dr. Samantha Ege as she shares insights from her latest book, which highlights the groundbreaking contributions of Black women who shaped Chicago’s South Side into a thriving center for classical music. In addition to the book discussion, Dr. Ege will perform selections that bring this rich history to life.

This event is presented in partnership with the Seminary Co-op Bookstore and the University of Chicago Library Community Engagement team. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Library thanks Julie and Roger Baskes for their generous support in making this event possible.

Seminary Co-op Bookstore will be onsite for book sale. The first 10 to check in will receive a copy of Dr. Ege’s book, .

Event Highlights:🎵 Live piano performance by Samantha Ege
📖 Engaging discussion on the legacy of Black women in music
🎤 Q&A and book signing opportunity
🍽️ Appetizers & Mocktail beverage bar

Admission: Free and open to the public. RSVP required.

📍 Location: Regenstein Library, Room 122
🗓️ Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

More about the author:

Samantha Ege is a musicologist, pianist, and senior research fellow at the University of Southampton. She is the author of and coeditor of The Cambridge Companion to Florence B. Price. Her albums feature world premiere recordings of music by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Helen Hagan, and Undine Smith Moore. Her next album features the world premiere recording of Julia Perry's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in Two Speeds with Lontano Orchestra. And next year she will be making the world premiere of Avril Coleridge-Taylor's Piano Concerto in F minor with the BBC Philharmonic.

*Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in this event should contact Danielle McConnell, [email protected], as soon as possible.

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