This weekend, we’re excited to be joined by Grammy award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich as soloist and leader. The Artistry of Augustin Hadelich offers an eclectic program featuring the music of Bach, Shostakovich, and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. If you’re unfamiliar with 18th century composer Saint-Georges, here’s five things you should know about him! French and African heritage. Saint-Georges’ given name was Joseph Bologne, and he was born in the French colony of Guadeloupe to a wealthy planter and the planter’s wife’s African slave. Upon becoming a chevalier … Continued
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Symphony No. 2 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
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Out of the Ordinary at the Ordway
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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Houston Symphony Magazine October 2011 by Houston Symphony - Issuu
Black Composer: Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Heritage Mom
Bologne Symphony No. 1 Program Notes
Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Wikipedia
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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges