Operatic tenor Nathan Granner talks about the remarkable life of Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born in Guadeloupe to a French plantation owner and his enslaved Senegalese mother, Joseph's life was a testament to talent, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's passions despite societal constraints. He excelled as both a virtuoso musician and a master swordsman, navigating the complex world of revolutionary France.
Despite facing unjust imprisonment and diminished status, Joseph's legacy endures as a symbol of excellence against all odds.
At the end I insert a bit of my new album -- The first major label recording of Bologne's tenor aria 'Depuis Longtemps' from the Opera "L'Amant Anonyme." The aria and the album (Ombre di luce | 14 arias from the Classical Epoch) can be found through the PENTATONE label at www.pentatonemusic.com
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