Composer Dateline: December 25
Chevalier de Saint-George (Joseph Boulogne), born on December 25, 1745, near Basse Terre, Guadeloue, was a contemporary of Mozart. He was a French composer and violinist, and outside music, Chevalier de Saint-George was also an expert fencer and athlete.
He played in the Concert des Amateurs (under Gossec), and later its musical director and leader. He died on June 10, 1799, in Paris.
Resources:
Note: AfriClassical.com. Thanks Bill (William J. Zick) for the information.
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Chevalier de Saint-George
Chevalier de Saint-George (Joseph Boulogne), born on December 25, 1745, near Basse Terre, Guadeloue, was a contemporary of Mozart. He was a French composer and violinist, and outside music, Chevalier de Saint-George was also an expert fencer and athlete.
He played in the Concert des Amateurs (under Gossec), and later its musical director and leader. He died on June 10, 1799, in Paris.
Resources:
Note: AfriClassical.com. Thanks Bill (William J. Zick) for the information.
(c) December 2006. Tel. Inspired Pen Web. All rights reserved.
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