The life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a mixed-race musician who rose to prominence in 18th century France.
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Stephen Williams
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