Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concerto in G Major (Op. 8)

Enjoy! It rocks!
Chevalier de Saint-Georges "a French violinist, conductor, composer and soldier. Moreover, he demonstrated excellence as a fencer, an athlete, and an accomplished dancer. His historical significance lies partly in his distinctive background as a biracial free man of color.[a] Bologne was the first classical composer of African descent to attain widespread acclaim in European music." (Wikipedia)

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