CHEVALIER

FREE Lecture
Presented by Theatre West

Lecture Date:

Saturday, June 29, 2pm

Join us for a free event exploring the incredible life and legacy of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Open to the public

About the show

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was a French classical composer, virtuoso violinist, a champion fencer, and conductor of the leading symphony orchestra in Paris. His legacy has long been overshadowed by systemic racism and historical erasure, but recent interest is helping to return him to his rightful place in music history.

We are rediscovering how Chevalier’s unique identity as the son of an enslaved African woman and a French plantation owner shaped both his career and his legacy. His influence rippled through the French Enlightenment, touching everything from concert performance to political revolution.

To learn more, read this in-depth article by Jim Gaositwe:
The Impact of a New Musical on the Legacy of Joseph Bologne