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The Fullness of Being: Dr. Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy
Season 5 ยท Episode 20

The Fullness of Being: Dr. Maria Thompson Corley on Art, Inclusion & Creative Legacy

The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music ยท Yukimi Song

June 17, 20251h 43m

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Show Notes

This episode is brought to you by Juneteenth LP โ€” celebrating Black artistry and legacy in classical music. ๐ŸŽ‰ Get Your Ticket: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2025/j/juneteenth-lp/

๐ŸŽน What does it mean to live and create with authenticity?

In this powerful season finale, we sit down with Dr. Maria Thompson Corley โ€” pianist, composer, novelist, poet, educator, and advocate โ€” 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 experiencesโ€”as a mother, artist, and scholarโ€”fuel a profoundly human and inclusive vision for classical music and beyond.

๐Ÿ’ก In this episode, we explore:

  • โœ… What true inclusion looks like in classical music today
  • โœ… How Dr. Corley integrates underrepresented composers into mainstream repertoire
  • โœ… Her experiences raising two creative children, one of whom is neurodivergent
  • โœ… Writing opera, novels, and poetry as extensions of her voice
  • โœ… Co-founding Silence-Optional concerts for sensory-sensitive audiences
  • โœ… Her reflections on legacy, authenticity, and creative purpose

Whether you are a musician, educator, or listener seeking a deeper connection through music, this conversation will move you, challenge you, and expand your sense of what classical music can be.

๐Ÿ”— Connect with Dr. Corley:

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