What makes the music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, so special? In this video, hear from Tanya Charles Iveniuk on why this composer's music is so unique.

Who was Joseph Bologne and why has his music been neglected for centuries? The son of a wealthy plantation owner and his mistress, an enslaved woman on the plantation in Guadeloupe, Bologne confronted enormous adversities around class and race throughout his life. He eventually rose to the pinnacle of Parisian society to become one of France’s heroes and a highly regarded 18th-century musical figure.

In this video, originally recorded as part of a panel discussion on Joseph Bologne, hear from Tanya Charles Iveniuk—a Toronto-based violinist with roots in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and member of Ensemble du Monde (Guadeloupe), Toronto Mozart Players, Sinfonia Toronto, and the Odin Quartet—on how Bologne's virtuosity, his propensity to challenge the violin section, and his string crossings make him a particularly unique composer.

This conversation was recorded as part of Tafel Talks: Joseph Bologne, Black & Classical, a discussion which explored the music, life, and legacy of the influential Black violinist and composer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Moderated by Marlon Daniel, a conductor, leading scholar on the music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and Artistic and Music Director for the Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges, the event welcomed panelists Dr. Christine Gangelhoff, Tanya Charles Iveniuk, and Tafelmusik’s own Patrick G. Jordan. Read a recap of this conversation here: [ Ссылка ]

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