Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos
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Free Music Review: Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Hit: 5 Stars
Composer, violinst, swordsman, and military expert;Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges(1739-1799)
has a unique place in music history,as the first and
only composer in classical music to be born a slave.
There were other colored composers in the 18th and 19th
centuries such as Meude-Monpas, but none of them actual
born slaves. Chevalier de Saint-George was born in the
island of Guadaloupe in the caribbean, to a former Metz
Parlement Councillor and a colored slave woman.
Later Chevalier de Saint-George went to France and
settled in Paris, he later conducted the premiere of
Haydn's Paris symphonies. He had a faily good military
career too, though later he was sent to prison for eighteen
months for military reasons, he was released and banned
from living anywhere near his leggionaires. His small output
is testimony of his great gifts as a composer and violinist.
Chevalier de Saint-Georges is one of my favorite composers.
Free Music Review: Fabulous!!
Hit: 5 Stars
As others have previously noted in their bios of Chevalier de Saint-Georges, his life was a remarkable tale of overcoming obstacles in a time when tolerance for those of color was basically predetermined. He has a street named after him in Paris, France.
The CD of the violin concertos are absolutely enigmatic. I was amazed at how modern the pieces sound. The slow movements are very bright, concise, and similar to largo movements found of many great composers. I would highly recommend this to others as a way to understand history and expand your repetoire of great composers.
Free Music Review: Found a gem!
Hit: 5 Stars
One day I heard his Concerto in G major, Op.8 played by Nishizaki on the car radio and immediately fell in love. I had never heard of this composer... Well, you see, I'm not one of those who can indulge themselves with thousands of CDs/vinyl records in their own shelves... I have only a hundred or two. I feel like I found a gem!Free Music Review: Charming Baroque
Hit: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoy this CD of Baroque music. I think the orchestra certainly does it justice. The music is not as profound as Bach, but is well worth listening to.Free Music Review: A wonderful find
Hit: 5 Stars
I am so excited to discover for myself this exceptional composer. The CD is a wonderful introduction to his music. More people need to hear his music!
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