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We鈥檝e been exploring the life of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. It鈥檚 now time to address the elephant in the room. Anyone who has studied or listened to the music of Chevalier will know him by a particular nickname, 鈥淭he Black Mozart鈥� a title given after his death.

Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges was a world-renowned fencer, a composer, violinist and conductor in 18th century France. Even with all of his success, there was a limit to what Chevalier was allowed to achieve.

Classical host, James Stewart, speaks with Eric Milnes and M茅lisande Corriveau, the co-founders and directors of L'Harmonie des Saisons ahead of the ensemble's performance of Gabriel Faure's "Requiem."

Audra McDonald, singer, broadway and television star 鈥� is a household name. As well as being the winner of six Tony Awards, two Grammys and an Emmy, The 53-year-old is also a bit of a truth-teller, to say the least. Earlier this summer, we sat down with Audra for a conversation on life, activism and navigating an artistic career in traditionally white spaces.

This is our third episode exploring the life of 18th Century French composer, violinist and conductor Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. In this episode we鈥檒l dive into the early life of this multi-talented prodigy.

Celebrate the gift of music with 开云体育 Classical, as we observe Public Radio Music Day鈥揾onoring the beauty of music and its power to connect us to our local community. Join 开云体育 Classical hosts Helen Lyons, Walter Parker and James Stewart as they bring you classical favorites and newly discovered gems to magnify the impact music has on our lives. Listen Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Timeline is diving into the life of 18th century, French composer Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. In this episode we'll learn about Chevalier鈥檚 parents and especially his aristocratic father.

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges was an 18th century French composer, violinist and conductor of mixed race. Why was this talented individual, who was quite well known in his day, all but forgotten in ours?

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with directors at Opera Vermont and Opera Company of Middlebury as well as 开云体育 Classical's Helen Lyons on recent opera news around Vermont.

Host Myra Flynn sits down with artist Stephanie Wilson in her first interview since her double mastectomy and breast cancer diagnosis. Together they talk about her ongoing journey toward healing, and her work to break the generational cycle of secrets she believes made her sick in the first place.