Compositeur célébré, révolutionnaire, escrimeur redoutable et musicien virtuose... Pourquoi le chevalier de Saint-George, tant adulé de son vivant, fut-il si facilement oublié ? 🎻 | France Musique

This is Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the virtuoso violinist and composer who broke some of the earliest barriers in classical music. For years he was referred to as ‘Black Mozart,’ but Bologne’s genius stood on its own, directing Paris’s finest orchestra and composing works that still inspire today. • Want to dive deeper into Black contributions to opera and beyond? Join my Black Opera History webinar for more on iconic figures like Joseph Bologne and their impact on the world of

🌟 Retour sur le Festival international de Musique Saint-Georges, un hommage vibrant à notre héros, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges🎵 Des virtuoses de la musique, tels que Annelle Gregory, Kayla WILLIAMS, Clyde Daley et Caitlin Edwards, ont envoûté les spectateurs en faisant résonner des musiques enchanteresses, retraçant avec passion l'histoire de notre Chevalier. Chaque soir, du 20 au 24 novembre 2023, notre archipel s’est transformé en une symphonie majestueuse, accueillant des concerts uniques

Our Young People’s Concerts are back for another season, beginning with Saint-Georges’ Sword & Bow with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Classical Kids Live! Join us for a time-bending musical adventure about a young girl and her superstar music teacher, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Sunday, November 19 at 1:30pm & 4:00pm at Roy Thomson Hall. | Toronto Symphony Orchestra