“Sword, Symphony, Stage: The Story of Joseph Bologne”
Step inside the story behind The Chevalier in this engaging conversation between host Joshua Thompson and playwright, director, and performer Bill Barclay. Together, they explore the spark that ignited this vibrant musical play and the remarkable true life of Joseph Bologne—a virtuoso violinist, ...
Playing the Legend: Inside The Chevalier with Brendon Elliott
What does it take to embody one of history’s most extraordinary artists? In this episode, violinist Brendon Elliott takes us inside his role as Joseph Bologne in The Chevalier—a musical play that brings to life the brilliance, complexity, and resilience of the famed 18th-century composer and virt...
Grimbert-Barré plays concertos by and about the Chevalier de Saint-George
Music by Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, has received a strong revival in the past decade. A new album from Romuald Grimbert-Barré combines concertos of Saint-George with a new work by Thierry Pécou illustrating aspects of the earlier composer's dramatic life during the royal and r...
Leading with Vision: Matthew Kraemer on Innovation, Community, and the Power of Live Music
Matthew Kraemer joined host Tom Alvarez for a wide-ranging conversation about his work as music director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, highlighting the orchestra’s innovative production of The Chevalier, a theatrical and musical tribute to compose...
The Catalyst Quartet pays tribute to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
The Catalyst Quartet recently released the fourth and final volume of its ‘Uncovered’ project. The album focuses on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and features 18 of his string quartets. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
Chevalier: France's Revolutionary Maestro
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges is perhaps the most accomplished classical musician that you've never heard of. A composer, soldier and champion fencer, this episode traces his life from the French colony of Guadeloupe to the concert halls of Paris and the battlefields of the French Re...
Chevalier de Saint-Georges - The Guadeloupean Maestro
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A brief dive into the life of composer, Joseph Bologne - Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Popularly known today as the ‘Black Mozart’ even though he was Mozart’s predecessor. This episode explores the first movement of his Violin Concerto in ...
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 514 - Steph Davis
Episode 514 - Steph Davis
Pete's Percussion Podcast
Boston-based marimbist, educator, collaborator, composer, arran...
