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 was born in Guadeloupe in 1745 to an enslaved Mother and eventually moved to France where he spent the rest of his life as a musician and a soldier.

He studied music in France and  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! He lived until 1799.

A movie made in 2022 tells the story of his life and music.

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 this video!

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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    1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM

      I love the aria from his L,Mont anonyme

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM

      From Elle in ms.woods class
      I love the one about his life. I am very amazed!!

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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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  24. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    I like how it sounds like it’s in a fairytale like they’re making something holly

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  25. Harper MillerSeptember 16, 2024 at 2:45 PM

    I loved learning he was in a movie

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM

    Wow! one day I will like to see opera. from Zoe roegiers

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM

    That is so cool! I never even heard of him! Sage Roegiers

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2024 at 6:51 PM

    hey Mr. m i liked when he played the violin . Brooklyn 205

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:53 PM

    I love the violen Sydney Strong

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2024 at 1:24 PM

    I never knew about him but its nice to learn about him and his music by.kaycee

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  31. Aiden Williams 203September 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM

    I love a sound of a violins.

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2024 at 4:14 AM

    I really like your music.
    -Alexis

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  33. jason.montague@woodward.eduSeptember 19, 2024 at 11:41 AM

    This is my comment!!

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM

    The music was serious Jaxen Jenkins Mrs todds class

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM

    francie,love his music,it is amazing that he wrote all of it!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM

    Have you guys ever watched Matilda. It sounds just like it😍 I love it Holly

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2024 at 4:02 AM

    I dont like it, I love it. Claire Weissglass

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM

    i love your music jackson 205

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM

    I like the sonata for two violins. I like the sound and the way it makes me feel. Teddy, 2nd Jarrell/Lucus

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  40. AnonymousOctober 17, 2024 at 4:12 AM

    I love it. It reminds me of the music we dance to in my ballet class. - Samaira

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  41. AnonymousOctober 29, 2024 at 8:39 PM

    I love the violin. Harper Ray

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  42. AnonymousNovember 16, 2024 at 2:04 PM

    I kind of liked the music.James. Mrs Todd.

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  43. Ina engelhardt🐱🐈🐷🐖🐩September 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM

    I loved overture 💚💜💛💙💗💓💕💞💝

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  44. Virginia Hodges-Ms.Todd classSeptember 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM

    I like the song Overture

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    Brixton I like the church song

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM

    I loved the story about his life and the music it was the best part about it ❤️❤️❤️!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  47. Bob trammellSeptember 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM

    I love the story about his life, and I love the music. It was the best part!!!

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  48. Bob trammellSeptember 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM

    It was so good I would love to see him in person!!! Bob Trammell

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM

    I like the Harry Potter music-Euria 2nd grade

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM

    I like the Harry Potter music- Euria 2nd grade

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM

    I love this composer! My favorite was the Sonata for two violins. From, Khalil Shariff, Ms. Todd/Mr. Madura

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  52. Paige WellsSeptember 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM

    I like his music, it reminds me of ballerina music and I hear a violin.

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  53. SashrekaSeptember 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM

    The Sonata for two violins was soooooo good that it in games and bluey

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  54. ShhauriachandraSeptember 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    I loved the Sonita for two violins.It was soooooo good.I heard this song in a lot of places.

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM

    Catherine in Ms.Gordon’s class-
    His music makes me feel happy and calm.

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM

    I like the music from Bologne. I can tell they have been practicing for a while. Tanner French

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM

    I thought the music was calming (we listened to the Aria), the musicians played lightly, and the singer sang very fast and liked to sing loud! -Charlie B, 2nd, Bennett

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  58. Eli ESeptember 23, 2025 at 4:54 AM

    His music inspires me

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  59. Eli ESeptember 23, 2025 at 4:57 AM

    I love his music 🎼🎷🎺🎻🪉🪕🪘🎤😍🤩🩵

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  60. jason.montague@woodward.eduSeptember 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Ria's comment

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  61. Ivy BullardSeptember 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM

    The two violins song is very relaxing

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  62. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM

    I like it.it also remind my of bluey - Kingsley Mrs Todd

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