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:
Sonata for two violins- worth watching!
A short video about his life - I highly recommend watching it!
The music was relaxing and I liked the violin sonata. I found it interesting that he was a solider.
ReplyDeleteFrom Ivy Grier:
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Bologne aka Chavelier, I love ❤️ your name and I love π your music πΆπ»
From Ivy Grier:
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Bologne aka Chavelier, I love ❤️ your name and I love π your music πΆπ»
I love how he plays the violin. I want to learn the violin. - Margot Olson (2nd)
ReplyDeleteI really like Overture song.
ReplyDeleteIt'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
ReplyDeleteHey Mr.M it was great π€© Sophia
ReplyDeleteHis music was very entertaining .
ReplyDeleteThis is Harlem Smith (Boone-2) I love to Overature
ReplyDeleteThe violins are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love France he sounds amazing π€© 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
ReplyDeletei loved the one about his life
ReplyDeleteI loved the one about his life.
ReplyDeleteMr M, I love the violins!
ReplyDeletewaylon d cool
ReplyDeleteI loved it π so much Sophia
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty. Love the tune. Even though I don't understand what she is singing, you can feel it in the music.
ReplyDeleteOlivia grier
ReplyDeleteGreat music!!!!!!
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