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A detail from the 1912 oil-on-cardboard painting 'Ballet Russes' by German painter August Macke (1887-1914)ROMANTICISM: Explore the late George Colerick's fascinating series of articles encroaching on the subjects of melody, romanticism, operetta and humour in music.

  • Maurice Ohana
  • Koukourava
  • Oqtay Radjabov
  • Music in Exile
  • Josquin: Stabat Mater
  • James Judd
  • Alexander Geller
  • Gershwin: Summertime


Women ComposersVIDEO PODCAST: Women Composers - Our special hour-long illustrated feature on women composers includes contributions from Diana Ambache, Gail Wein, Hilary Tann, Natalie Artemas-Polak and Victoria Bond.

Joseph Boulogne

French composer, violinist and conductor Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, sometimes known as 'Black Mozart', was born in Baillif, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe on 25 December 1745 but spent much of his life in Paris, where he died on 10 June 1799, aged fifty-three. Also known as a champion fencer, he's best known as the first known classical composer of African ancestry. He was very prolific, writing operas, symphonic and chamber music.

 

A selection of articles about Joseph Boulogne

CD Spotlight. Sheer Effectiveness - Joseph Bologne's opera 'L'Amant Anonyme', recommended by Gerald Fenech. 'Craig Trompeter and his team deliver some truly memorable performances full of vocal brilliance imbued with passion and excitement ...'

CD Spotlight. Exceptionally Pleasing - String quartets by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, heard by Gerald Fenech. 'The Arabella Quartet despatches these graceful cameos with aplomb, and the playing is immensely cohesive and consistently alive.'

CD Spotlight. Something of a Mystery - Gerald Fenech listens to music by Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. 'Michael Halász gives lively performances that sparkle with a "joie de vivre" that is consistently uplifting ...'

CD Spotlight. A superb craftsman - Music by Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, investigated by John Bell Young. '... spirited, inventive and charming ...'

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