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Chevalier. Inspired by the incredible true story of Joseph Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Chevalier follows the celebrated violinist-composer and fencer and his improbable rise in French society, ill-fated love affair, and falling out with Marie Antoinette ...
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (s) (25 December 1745 – 9 June 1799) was a French violinist, conductor, composer and soldier. Moreover he demonstrated excellence as a fencer, an athlete and an accomplished dancer. His historical significance lies partly in his distinctive background as a biracial free man of color.
Jun 16, 2023 · Joseph Bologne – also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges – was a violin virtuoso, a skilled fencer and a favorite of Marie Antoinette. Now, he’s the subject of the historical drama ...
Apr 22, 2023 · The film “Chevalier,” is based on the life of Joseph Bologne, whose story is being brought to the big screen more than 200 years after his death. The composer’s works are also being ...
Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) 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 ...
Jan 10, 2024 · The Chevalier d’Éon was born Charles d'Eon de Beaumont on October 5, 1728, and would go on to be a French soldier, spy, diplomat and in mid-life, a woman named Charlotte.
Apr 23, 2023 · Chevalier tells the story of Chevalier de Saint-Georges aka Joseph Bologne, the son of a slave who rose to become a world-renowned musician. 'Chevalier' shines a much needed spotlight on the life ...
