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Violin Hero: The Music and Life of le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

Collection: news_events

Organized in Chordophones and Strings

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February 19, 2010
4 PM
Rare Book Room
Perkins Library, Duke University West Campus
Click here for parking information. There are ten (10) spaces reserved from 3:30 to 5:00PM on the Chapel Quad for this event.

Reginald Patterson

Reginald Patterson brings to light the story of the Afro-French historical figure Le Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799). Born Joseph Bologne in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, Saint-George was an innovator and the mediator at the crossroads of the music of French Enlightenment. Outstanding with a sword as well as a violin bow, he was an outstanding fencer and led a brigade of “colored soldiers” during the French Revolution. Reportedly the most popular figure in 18th century, why is his story lost to us today? This multimedia lecture/recital argues that investigating the life and accomplishments of Saint-George requires a radical re-positioning of thought on Western classical music as well as a critical debate on its future.