Chevalier de Saint-George

Symphony No. 1 in G Major, op. 11

          It is difficult indeed, to know just where to begin with the amazing life of Saint- George (a.k.a. Joseph Bologne). If any life were said to be colorful and improbable it would be his.  He was variously the first successful black classical composer; the champion swordsman of all Europe; colonel of his own regiment, which fought in the...

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