The Famous Composer France Forgot

People call the Chevalier de Saint-George the "Black Mozart" but frankly, they should be calling Mozart the "White Chevalier." Mazal and Fayge dive into the history of one of the 18th century's most skilled and famous composers you've never heard of (but you should have.)Keep the conversation going on Threads and InstagramThank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp.Additional audio in order of use:Jean Jacques Rousseau, Le Devin du VillageItalian Opera BuffaGiuseppe Verdi, La Traviata - "Sempre Libera"Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Violin Concerto in D major, op. 3, no. 1: Allegro maestosoJoseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Violin Concerto in D major, op. 3, no. 1: AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart - "Leck Mich im Arsch" - Canon in B flat for six Voices, K.231/K. 382cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart - The Magic Flute - "Schnelle Füße, rascher Mut"Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, L'amant anonyme: Ballet no. 1Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, L'amant anonyme, Overture: III PrestoFurther reading and listening:The Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Tafelmusik Baroque OrchestraMonsieur de Saint-George: Virtuoso, Swordsman, Revolutionary: A Legendary Life Rediscovered by: Alain Guédé translated by: Gilda M. RobertsThe Chevalier de Saint-Georges : virtuoso of the sword and the bow by: Gabriel BanatAudio drop from a preview of the movie Chevalier~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~www.DListersofHistory.comD Listers of History on ThreadsD Listers of History on TikTokD Listers of History on InstagramSupport us on Patreon!See what Fayge is reading on GoodreadsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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