Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George(s)-3


Joseph Bologne, better known as Chevalier was one of the first classical composers of African heritage! He lived from 1745-1799. He was born in Guadeloupe to an enslaved Mother and eventually moved to France where he spent the rest of his life.

He studied music in France and eventually became a respected composer. He was also the conductor of an orchestra in Paris: Les Concert Des Amateur.

He was considered a musical equal and rival to W.A. Mozart!

A recent movie has been made about his remarkable life.

Listen to some of the following examples:


Aria from his opera L'Mont Anonyme


String Quartet in F minor


Overture (the first selection) from his opera


Sonata for two violins- worth watching!


A short video about his life - I highly recommend watching it! 

Comments

  1. Myles WeissAugust 30, 2023 at 2:50 PM

    The music was relaxing and I liked the violin sonata. I found it interesting that he was a solider.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

    From Ivy Grier:
    Dear Mr. Bologne aka Chavelier, I love ❤️ your name and I love 💗 your music 🎶🎻

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

    From Ivy Grier:
    Dear Mr. Bologne aka Chavelier, I love ❤️ your name and I love 💗 your music 🎶🎻

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  4. AnonymousAugust 31, 2023 at 1:58 PM

    I love how he plays the violin. I want to learn the violin. - Margot Olson (2nd)

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  5. Brendan GaoAugust 31, 2023 at 2:55 PM

    I really like Overture song.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 31, 2023 at 5:07 PM

    It's me Nash, sorry I coiuldn't comment on the last few composers because I was not on the website. I also like this composer's music

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    Hey Mr.M it was great 🤩 Sophia

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  8. Reid HyltonSeptember 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM

    His music was very entertaining .

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2023 at 4:39 AM

    This is Harlem Smith (Boone-2) I love to Overature

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  10. ManuSeptember 5, 2023 at 1:44 PM

    The violins are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2023 at 3:42 PM

    I love France he sounds amazing 🤩 I’m learning sooo much love the music think if heard it before and he sounds like a very accomplished man who lived a great life-Emilia Wilson ms petittos class bye

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  12. LillianSeptember 6, 2023 at 1:47 PM

    i loved the one about his life

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  13. LillianSeptember 6, 2023 at 1:48 PM

    I loved the one about his life.

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  14. Hannah CSeptember 6, 2023 at 2:09 PM

    Mr M, I love the violins!

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  15. WhoknowsSeptember 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM

    waylon d cool

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    I loved it 😍 so much Sophia

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  17. Avika PonnambalamSeptember 11, 2023 at 4:27 PM

    It's so pretty. Love the tune. Even though I don't understand what she is singing, you can feel it in the music.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2023 at 3:39 PM

    Olivia grier

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  19. Anna pSeptember 16, 2023 at 6:35 AM

    Great music!!!!!!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    I just love it😍😍😍😍😻

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  21. WhoknowsOctober 14, 2023 at 8:15 PM

    wjd i like the music

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  22. Brienne SpearmanNovember 12, 2023 at 8:38 AM

    I love the more upbeat tempo of the music. It makes me happy

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  23. AnonymousNovember 16, 2023 at 2:40 PM


    e did a lot of cool things (2) Jeffrey

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