Five Facts about the Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Houston Symphony
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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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Joseph Boulonge the Chevalier de Saint-Georges – Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
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Chevalier de Saint-Georges: One of History's Most Famous Black Composers - Franklin Suzuki Academy
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Houston Symphony Magazine - November 2013 by Houston Symphony - Issuu
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Chevalier de Saint-Georges Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
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The Real History and Works of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges
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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Ignatius Sancho - Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
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Houston Symphony Magazine- May 2013 by Houston Symphony - Issuu
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Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Wikipedia
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Black Composer: Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Heritage Mom
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Houston Symphony Magazine — April 2015 by Houston Symphony - Issuu
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Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Wikipedia