Name: The Chevalier
Start: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Organization

State Opera Plovdiv

Stage director

Bill Barclay

Conductor

Matthew Kofi Waldren

Tenor

David Joseph

W.A. Mozart

Singer

Merritt Janson

Marie Antoinette

Chukwudi Iwuji

Joseph Bologne le Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Braimah Kanneh-Mason

Violin (Solo)

Orchestra

Britten Pears Orchestra

Britten Pears Arts

English

The Chevalier

Snape

United Kingdom

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Public

Approved

Captured here by Music of the Baroque and Concert Theatre Works, The Chevalier tells the true story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.Partners: T...

The Chevalier Barclay

Discover the story of the Black composer, virtuoso violinist and friend of Mozart and Marie Antoinette known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, in this Bill Barclay production with star violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason.

How does the "most accomplished man in Europe" (John Adams, 1779) get forgotten by history?

Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of 18th-century France's most interesting man, in this unique piece of concert theatre.

Four costumed actors are joined by conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren, the exciting rising star violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason, and the LPO and friends, to tell the fascinating story of Joseph Bologne, more commonly known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Alongside his incredible musical talents, The Chevalier was an acclaimed fencer, a general of Europe's first Black regiment and an active campaigner for the abolishment of slavery. Almost forgotten in history, his story is bursting to be told.

This presentation of Bologne's finest music is interspersed with dramatic and comedic dialogue reflecting on the true nature of equality.

Featuring the music and story of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges

The Chevalier by Barclay, B., From (2023/2023), Directed by Bill Barclay,, Conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, United Kingdom

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