The Fullness of Being: Dr. Maria ...
The Fullness of Being: Dr. Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy
The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and ... by Yukimi Song
S5 · E20
Jun 17, 2025
01:43:54
Episode notes

This episode is brought to you by Juneteenth LP — celebrating Black artistry and legacy in classical music. 🎉 Get Your Ticket: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2025/j/juneteenth-lp/

🎹 What does it mean to live and create with authenticity?

In this powerful season finale, we sit down with Dr. Maria Thompson Corley — pianist, composer, novelist, poet, educator, and advocate — for a conversation that is as multifaceted as her artistry. From performing her compositions to championing music by Black composers and writing novels and librettos, Dr. Corley shares how her lived experiences—as a mother, artist, and scholar—fuel a prof ... 

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