Episode 90 - France - Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Episode 90 - France - Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-GeorgesDescription
Coucou everyone!
Hailed as the "best composer and musician of the kingdom (of France)" - there is nothing that Joseph Bologne was bad at. A skilled musician, athlete, dancer, and revolutionary, he had the ladies of the French court swooning and tbh now we have crushes on him. Tune in to hear all about the life of this incredible talent. Then, things take a left turn as we talk about the crazy things rich people do...like eating a French delicacy called ortolan.
Main topic sources:
Who was Chevalier de Saint-Georges? - BBC
His Name Is Joseph Boulogne, Not ‘Black Mozart’
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, One of the First-Known Composers of African Descent
Chevalier de Saint-Georges wiki
Mini topic sources:
The Medium: The Illegal French Delicacy: Ortolan
Kate's recommendation: Manacled by Senlinyu
Catherine's recommendation: "Chevalier," (2022)
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!
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