He is not the Black Mozart he is his own man. Mozert was actually inspired by Bach and other composers like any musician. We learn from each other and move the culture further. This man was viewed as the best in Europe while Mozart was still trying to gain favor in his own circles. Not only was this man a great composer, he was a great athlete and war hero. He was an overachiever. His resume speaks for itself.
Napoleon was a coward. Chevalier and Dumas and millions of black Frenchmen were denied the respect and legacy they had earned ten fold, Napoleon was a bigoted coward.
During my graduate studies I took an elective course on Classical Music. I learned about all periods of classical music, the orchestra instruments and all the composers. Needless to say "Chevalier" was never mentioned. Now we know about a true musical artist. There are many more talented brown skin artist that are not mentioned in history.
History of Classical music needs redoing. Napoleon not only had a complex because he was short, but he couldn't play music. Mr. St. George was probably the greatest of his contemporaries and that's why his contemporaries tried to eliminate his stupendous works. I did see the Movie and it was only a snippet of the life of this awesome human Joseph Bologne Chevalier.
I have just learnt of this amazing and talented black man in the baroque period. unfortunately during my music studies, i never got to know him. Happy that I do now
Ou en effet Napoléon a détruit une grande partie de son oeuvre sous prétexte trop beau pour être ecrite par un noir. Le Chevalier était sans conteste le plus talentueux le plus bel homme du royaume. il excellait en tout sa musique est extraordinaire et Mozart n a jamais voulu le rencontrer car Le Chevalier était bien avant Mozart " une véritable star " .
The themes in this composition are so so memorable. I am hopeful that his music becomes more recognised in my lifetime. How wonderful it would be to hear his larger ensemble music in concert halls.
Bravo! I did not know of this amazing composer before... Thank you for presenting us with his works and that Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges may receive the fame and aknowledgement he deserves! 👏👏👏
The first time I ever listen to his music was in a concert who performed Anne Sophie Mutter playing his 5Th violin concerto.....I was shocked because of the beauty, strength and style......and of course.....the performer😂
I agree with you ...Amazing....up graded ...now i see mozart like a teen ager comparé to the vibrations ...JB is somewhere else...through out time and strugles....we can feel his music tokay!! Divine
He was NOT the "black Mozart" Even though, Wolfgang did get inspired by him. On top of all the other things he did, he was also an abolitionist....dangerous during the french revolution. He was a very courageous man.
How was Mozart inspired by him? Mozart was touring Europe as a musician at age 6. Before then, he had already preformed before royalty. If anything, Bologne was probably inspired by Mozart.
Hearing this, no doubt Mozart was inspired and greatly influenced by Bologne. If you didn’t know you would easily suspect this was a Mozart piece due to the striking similarity of style, theme and development. Bologne clearly set the standard for popular music in his day. So wonderful to have discovered this hidden history!
This style of music, monophonic composition, became popular in that time. It was simple but colorful. That's why it sounds similar to Mozart. The classical era was definitely less complex but better to the listener than the previous polyphonic composer like Bach. Less notes more clarity. It's absolutely amazing
one of my favorite symphonies movements OP. 11: Allegro assai the strong volume it has and the emotion and melody are beautiful like an adventure what an amazing composition.
Wow! Ultra Beautiful. I don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful ❤️ than this music. Breathlessly beautiful ❤️. I'm going to listen to the rest of his music. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 🎶
Chevalier de Saint Georges was a Guadeloupean artist from West Indies Island... He was not only french, but above all a son of an African-karibean woman of Guadeloupe (Karukera). Terre de Champion... a pa tou di y bon, fo zô di la boug la vwè jou "Gwadloup" ;-)
The heart and the artistic genius of man share a common language: the harmony of sound and music. It's a legacy from the dawn of time that will live on into eternity Yé Lassina Coulibaly
I never heard of this guy before seeing the movie trailer for the upcoming movie. First time hearing him. Really nice piece. My first impression though was, “This sounds like Mozart.” As they were peers, I wonder how much they riffed off each other, or one influenced the other. Edit: Ok, I became very curious about who influenced whom. This, Joesph’s first symphony, was composed in 1779. Mozart composed his first symphony at age 4 or 5 (nobody quite knows) and by 1779 had composed 33 of his 41 symphonies.
Hello, He's often been called the "black mozart" not a title I subscribe to. He was certainly influenced by Haydn and I imagine Gossec and Lolli as they were his teachers. There's a great presentation about Bologne on my channel if you'd like to know more before the movie. ruclips.net/video/6IwSaqjadjs/видео.html
Yes, absolutely splendid indeed! Did you do it LOL? What happened? I wish I could've seen and heard their reaction when you said, "Umm...yeah--he's black."
He spent much of his composing life in France. I am fond of French Baroque (e.g. Lully, Charpentier, Rameau), yet he was more akin to Germanic gallant style. Candidly, his music is somewhat simplistic, but oh, so enjoyable to listen to.
Of course this is more galant simplistic. Everything was trending that way by 1770. Baroque is more complex but already was going away by the 1720s. The French preferred there music a bit loud and boisterous, which may come off unexpected to those who have only heard then "usual Germanic speakers".
Ce n'est pas lui qui aurait dû être dénommé le Mozart Noir mais bien Mozart qui aurait dû être le Saint-Georges blanc, puisqu'il a été connu après le Chevalier Saint-Georges.
Touché!!! That' s the prouf that he s a Great...in spite of all "they " did in the past ,to make his soul desapear , we can hear about his genius and as a matter of fact ,learn from his music ...Joseph Bologne is the only one Dont even try to diminuate with that Black mozart ...and white Bologne? Music metaphysic not colorometric
This is clearly and example of what “World Slavery” did. His music almost wiped out and Mozart given favor. Many don’t realize he upstaged Mozart and out played him. This guy was the French Paul Roberson. Wherever that RED, WHITE, and BLUE raises it’s colors on a FLAG, we must be careful.
You haven't the slightest grip on why Mozart is important. Bologne is nowhere even close to the musical talents of WAM. Those in the classical music world know this.
@@hortleberrycircusbround9678 You haven’t the slightest idea of world history and slavery. If you did, you’d realize in 1802 Napoleon Bonaparte ordered all music by Joseph Balogne be removed from 🇫🇷 France. Thus destroying his historical place in France. Learn facts more than just being a WM. The fear many of you feel from seeing not only our high accomplishments, but them being higher than any of you can reach.
@@gopherbush8 I'm quite aware of his history ding-dong. These are the facts: if the 42 or so existing compositions of Joseph Boulogne were stellar compositions (like Mozarts 41 Symphony or The Magic Flute) He would be better known but that isnt the case, his music is average and will never fill seats for any other reason but diversity. Naysayers believe that Mozart's popularity is artificially being elevated by white supremacy or proGerman sentiments......this is the dumbest idea on planet Earth. Willfully dumb, ungrateful and jealous. Joseph wasn't a Ellington, Armstrong, Monk, Miles or Coltrane of his time and none of your well wishes will make him a more important composer than he is.
Now what? People gonna say they his relative blood and claim they ought get money I am a cousin his great great etc. Etc line in blood relative... can one do that ?? Lol i dont think so..
This is nice work, similar to Mozart in his last Salzburg years. It's too bad that he's subjected to not the racial, but the political prejudices of our time. No; he wasn't a martyr to white racism, as the political fashion would have it, but neither was he some stumbling mediocrity as at least one critic has charged. Rather, he's a good representative of the classical music of roughly 1775-85. I'd put him in the second level of composers of the period--not a Joseph Haydn or Mozart, but certainly on a level with Michael Haydn or Salieri--which is still awfully good. He deserves more attention than he's gotten, but it's a disservice to him and his music to try to adopt and distort his story for a political cause.
Hello, thank you for this insightful comment. His music truly is enjoyable. Hopefully the tides will turn and his music will be discussed absent his race and maybe more so the political context of his time, which was much more interesting.
Beautiful indeed. I think it makes sense that he would want to support the side of abolitionists. Considering the fact that he was part of the aristocracy, joining the revolutionaries was probably the best way to keep his head.
@@TheJosephBologne Well.. of many members of aristocracy who joined the Jacobins, large part was sent to guillotines.. He was just lucky he kept his head. And good for us all who discovered this brilliant human being thanks to the internet..
@@aljohnson3717 The movement became complete madness. They even turned against themselves. Even Robespierre lost his head. I think Bologne made the best decision for navigating the madness while also addressing the painful part of his background.
@@TheJosephBologne Isn’t that true! As a Socialism Survivor myself, I know for a fact that a Revolution that is driven by the Left ideas always tend to devour its own children.
Wow! Ultra Beautiful. I don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful ❤️ than this music. Breathlessly beautiful ❤️. I'm going to listen to the rest of his music. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 🎶
And yet they call him "the black Mozart" - he had his own charge, 10 years older than Mozart. But I still prefer Mozart because Mozart was a sad man, angrier, more lost, in those days in Paris, Bologne was a star in Paris when Mozart was unknown. I love that we have a black master violin composer from that time, but Mozart rules my heart. Mozart actually suffered MORE than this black warrior and composer hero in those years.
Oh shut up. Mozart was never "unknown". He was touring around Europe since he was a child. As for sadness... Bologne faced racism, & being a soldier the French Revolution. He was then thrown in jail as a suspected sympathizer or the monarchy despite having fought against them. He spent a lot of that time wondering when he would be executed. What hardships did Mozart face besides his strict father? He in no wars, spent no time in jail, had a wife & children & afforded himself a lifestyle he could hardly afford. Mozart lived a relatively pampered existence. Read some history kid. Yes, I agree Bologne isn't even remotely in Mozart's league as a composer or musician, but Bologne lived a more difficult & experienced life.
Not you downplaying what a black man faced during that time in France 😬. Just say you’re racist and go. Plus he came BF Mozart, and now his name will be known.
You have to be incredibly stupid to actually believe what you wrote. Mozart being pampered since childhood to begin with. While this guy suffered assassination attempts MULTIPLE times and. had to live in a society that never considered him an actual human being. Knowing his mother and his kind were slaves. You're ignorant and lack empathy for even comparing the living struggles of these two.
You obviously don't know much about this man's history if you think mozart suffered more than he did. Research his entire history and then decide who really suffered more. Yes mozart was sad so was Joseph.
While the Chevalier is his own composer and being mulatto, he should only be known for his skill as a composer. There is nothing about his skin color that contributed. His white father invested in his education. His music teachers/influences (Gossec,Leclair and Lolli) were also white. Leclair was also a legendary violinist. His musical friends, such as Haydn and Dittersdorf were white and masters of music. Those who brought his music back to attention were white. Naxos released a recording of his Concertos over 20 years ago! The label was owned by a white guy and his wife, a Japanese violinist, well, she performed on the recording. Do you know what that all means? Nothing. These musical influences and friends translated into adding to the Chevalier being the composer he became. All composers share a similar background. And believe it or not, many white composers have fallen through the cracks of history as well and sit in the shadows of giants such as Mozart and Beethoven. So, enjoy this for the greatness it is and not everything is a conspiracy. There were, literally, hundreds upon hundreds of composers, most of which have been forgotten or are hardly known today. Some were even more popular than the Chevalier! Don't politicize this or SJW this. Indulge and appreciate this. And keep in mind,.many discovering this didn't care about classical music to begin with. But if this is what it took for you to enjoy it? Well, great!
This is a bizarre comment to leave on a video that has nothing to do with race. This channel is dedicated to his MUSIC, which is evident based on the channel title and the numerous videos of...his music. Bologne's influences have been acknowledged throughout this channel. This is not knew information provided by you. Most of the blame for the loss of Bologne's music has always been the destruction during the french revolution. There are no conspiracies here. No parts of this video is politicized nor is it appropriate to bring up social justice warriors, given the content. The purpose of this channel was not only to provide a central location for his discography, but also to be attractive to the layman. I would suggest that if you don't want to hear about race that you stop being part of the problem.
You actually lauded some comments who noted his color and then tell others who note his skin color should have nothing to do with it? You need to help people understand how that isn't a contradiction?
He is not the Black Mozart he is his own man. Mozert was actually inspired by Bach and other composers like any musician. We learn from each other and move the culture further. This man was viewed as the best in Europe while Mozart was still trying to gain favor in his own circles. Not only was this man a great composer, he was a great athlete and war hero. He was an overachiever. His resume speaks for itself.
Napoleon was a coward. Chevalier and Dumas and millions of black Frenchmen were denied the respect and legacy they had earned ten fold, Napoleon was a bigoted coward.
Nice compliment
So true! He's a genius in his own right!
Exactly! Thanks for letting them know 🥰😊
He is an icon in the class of the greats,and nonetheless, second to none.
During my graduate studies I took an elective course on Classical Music. I learned about all periods of classical music, the orchestra instruments and all the composers. Needless to say "Chevalier" was never mentioned. Now we know about a true musical artist. There are many more talented brown skin artist that are not mentioned in history.
Very few people have heard of him because lousy Napoleon burned much of his music. Napolean was a racist. Glad we still have some of his stuff.
after watching the move 'Chevalier' I got here. Joseph is surely a talented man and he deserves to be recognized.
Me too. I loved ❤ the movie.
If to call a man by anything but his own name... the ORIGINAL Joseph Bologne... might i add... the ONE and only....along with his sound...
History of Classical music needs redoing. Napoleon not only had a complex because he was short, but he couldn't play music. Mr. St. George was probably the greatest of his contemporaries and that's why his contemporaries tried to eliminate his stupendous works. I did see the Movie and it was only a snippet of the life of this awesome human Joseph Bologne Chevalier.
"I didn't even know that he also had a brief military career too"!
I have just learnt of this amazing and talented black man in the baroque period. unfortunately during my music studies, i never got to know him. Happy that I do now
Another amazing, talented black man. Also extremely beautiful. History has so much course correcting to do it is painfully shameful.
Why didn't they showcase his real music instead of those jazz/soul arrangements in the movie??
He had an amazing life story. UK radio station Classic FM play his music regularly.
I'm glad to hear that!
I have never heard of him until I saw the movie preview. Wow!
Mozart should be considered the white Joseph Boulogne. Mozart meet him as a child in the French Royal Court
Monsieur Bologne, Knight of Saint-George. Merci pour votre musique.
His music is full of emotion and up tempo which I love. It's sad that Napoleon prohibited his music and so much of it was lost.
Yes I read about Napoleon. 😢
no it's dull and very generic for a classical era work
I only heard about him recently.
He definitely is the class of the great classical composers.
He deserves more recognition.
Ou en effet Napoléon a détruit une grande partie de son oeuvre sous prétexte trop beau pour être ecrite par un noir. Le Chevalier était sans conteste le plus talentueux le plus bel homme du royaume. il excellait en tout sa musique est extraordinaire et Mozart n a jamais voulu le rencontrer car Le Chevalier était bien avant Mozart " une véritable star " .
The themes in this composition are so so memorable. I am hopeful that his music becomes more recognised in my lifetime. How wonderful it would be to hear his larger ensemble music in concert halls.
Absolutely. Fortunately this has already started happening. His music is popping up in orchestras across the country. Even classical radio. Exciting!
UK radio station Classic FM plays his music regularly
Brilliant composition.
Bravo! I did not know of this amazing composer before... Thank you for presenting us with his works and that Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges may receive the fame and aknowledgement he deserves! 👏👏👏
You're welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying the music!
The first time I ever listen to his music was in a concert who performed Anne Sophie Mutter playing his 5Th violin concerto.....I was shocked because of the beauty, strength and style......and of course.....the performer😂
AMAZING, I AM A FAN OF MOZART, BUT I THINK I FOUND MY FAVORITE COMPOSER. EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Hello, welcome!
I agree with you ...Amazing....up graded ...now i see mozart like a teen ager comparé to the vibrations ...JB is somewhere else...through out time and strugles....we can feel his music tokay!!
Divine
His compositions can rank with the best.
They should be played more often.
Beautiful music! Just saw the movie ❤
He was NOT the "black Mozart" Even though, Wolfgang did get inspired by him. On top of all the other things he did, he was also an abolitionist....dangerous during the french revolution. He was a very courageous man.
How was Mozart inspired by him? Mozart was touring Europe as a musician at age 6. Before then, he had already preformed before royalty. If anything, Bologne was probably inspired by Mozart.
Look regardless of whether or not he inspired Mozart, he deserves to be known by his name and as his own person.
He's the top of the shelf...
In the documentary and by musical expert and also at the time it was acknowledged Mozart got one of his low and high notes directly from him
Learning so much history in this thread
So beautiful, gives me goosebumps and makes me cries all at the same time.
Hearing this, no doubt Mozart was inspired and greatly influenced by Bologne. If you didn’t know you would easily suspect this was a Mozart piece due to the striking similarity of style, theme and development. Bologne clearly set the standard for popular music in his day. So wonderful to have discovered this hidden history!
Absolutely agree Bologne likely inspired Mozart.
actually mozart inspired him
Actually Mozart came first. He was so similar people used to call him the Black Mozart
He was also a prodigy
This style of music, monophonic composition, became popular in that time. It was simple but colorful. That's why it sounds similar to Mozart. The classical era was definitely less complex but better to the listener than the previous polyphonic composer like Bach. Less notes more clarity. It's absolutely amazing
Beautiful music. Very refreshing to the soul. Thanks so much
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening.
True ....straight to the soul....high level of vibrations ( from earth to heaven and so on ,fresh like water, powerful as fire)
This is positively delightful: upbeat, energetic, never drags. Love it!
Agreed!
Amazing music from an amazing man of history!!!
one of my favorite symphonies movements OP. 11: Allegro assai the strong volume it has and the emotion and melody are beautiful like an adventure what an amazing composition.
0:00 is a good place to start. --- Wikipedia has quite a long article about him. Very interesting reading.
Great musician
Excellent, magique❤❤❤❤❤
Extraordinaire! Absolument incroyable!
This is like a brand new artist just dropped a brand new track. I’m hooked already. I see why they called him The Mozart Noir. 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's plenty more on the channel!
@@TheJosephBologne Thanks!! You rock!
French classical music is very good
Absolutely!
Wow! Ultra Beautiful. I don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful ❤️ than this music. Breathlessly beautiful ❤️. I'm going to listen to the rest of his music. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 🎶
Hello, beautiful indeed. His music is delightful and there's plenty of it here!
@@TheJosephBologne I'm a fan. Love his music. He's one of the all time greats!
Awesom music!
Exquisito y fascinante !!
Excellent recording of an amazing work!
Tafelmusik is excellent! They're on RUclips and Spotify as well if you want to check them out. They've recorded quite a few of Bologne's works.
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤
Very nice music from a very respectable man! I particularly enjoy the Allegro Assai
These world is what it is because of who we are. I'm intrigued to know more about Joseph Boulonge
Hello there!
ruclips.net/video/6IwSaqjadjs/видео.html
Thanks for the introduction I watched the movie 🎉
You're welcome!
Good job my friend
Thank you, my friend
Chevalier de Saint Georges was a Guadeloupean artist from West Indies Island... He was not only french, but above all a son of an African-karibean woman of Guadeloupe (Karukera). Terre de Champion... a pa tou di y bon, fo zô di la boug la vwè jou "Gwadloup" ;-)
God's First Symphony #1 in
G Major
Love
And the angels gathered round about.
The heart and the artistic genius of man share a common language: the harmony of sound and music. It's a legacy from the dawn of time that will live on into eternity Yé Lassina Coulibaly
I never heard of this guy before seeing the movie trailer for the upcoming movie. First time hearing him. Really nice piece. My first impression though was, “This sounds like Mozart.” As they were peers, I wonder how much they riffed off each other, or one influenced the other.
Edit: Ok, I became very curious about who influenced whom. This, Joesph’s first symphony, was composed in 1779. Mozart composed his first symphony at age 4 or 5 (nobody quite knows) and by 1779 had composed 33 of his 41 symphonies.
Hello,
He's often been called the "black mozart" not a title I subscribe to. He was certainly influenced by Haydn and I imagine Gossec and Lolli as they were his teachers. There's a great presentation about Bologne on my channel if you'd like to know more before the movie.
ruclips.net/video/6IwSaqjadjs/видео.html
0:50 makes me kind of emotional and think of memories for some reason
Gonna play this to my racist grandparents without telling them beforehand who the composer is :)
Lol splendid 👌
Yes, absolutely splendid indeed! Did you do it LOL? What happened? I wish I could've seen and heard their reaction when you said, "Umm...yeah--he's black."
Hi it was very interesting to find out that there was black person in Mozart time and other famous classical musicians
Never heard of this guy before today thanks to a friend's Facebook post. But Damn he is an excellent composer. Too bad he is so unknown.
Might as well call Mozart the White Joseph Bologne
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
He spent much of his composing life in France. I am fond of French Baroque (e.g. Lully, Charpentier, Rameau), yet he was more akin to Germanic gallant style. Candidly, his music is somewhat simplistic, but oh, so enjoyable to listen to.
Magnificent Prince in the 1700…. Joseph is more than good be extor
Excellent!!
Of course this is more galant simplistic. Everything was trending that way by 1770. Baroque is more complex but already was going away by the 1720s. The French preferred there music a bit loud and boisterous, which may come off unexpected to those who have only heard then "usual Germanic speakers".
Ce n'est pas lui qui aurait dû être dénommé le Mozart Noir mais bien Mozart qui aurait dû être le Saint-Georges blanc, puisqu'il a été connu après le Chevalier Saint-Georges.
🎻🎼🎵🎶💙💜
That sounds like the orchestra is playing gut/nylon strings, which is the way it should be for this music. Tone is softer and more lyrical.
Something symphonically different. Haydn this certainly isn't!!
Touché!!! That' s the prouf that he s a Great...in spite of all "they " did in the past ,to make his soul desapear , we can hear about his genius and as a matter of fact ,learn from his music ...Joseph Bologne is the only one
Dont even try to diminuate with that Black mozart ...and white Bologne?
Music metaphysic not colorometric
A true Renaissance Man. What Napoleon Bonaparte did to destroy his legacy is deplorable. He was Paul Roberson before Roberson.
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I didn't know Napolean was so evil to have destroyed this man's music Now I know napoleon should be in hell.
This is clearly and example of what “World Slavery” did. His music almost wiped out and Mozart given favor. Many don’t realize he upstaged Mozart and out played him. This guy was the French Paul Roberson. Wherever that RED, WHITE, and BLUE raises it’s colors on a FLAG, we must be careful.
You haven't the slightest grip on why Mozart is important. Bologne is nowhere even close to the musical talents of WAM. Those in the classical music world know this.
@@hortleberrycircusbround9678 You haven’t the slightest idea of world history and slavery. If you did, you’d realize in 1802 Napoleon Bonaparte ordered all music by Joseph Balogne be removed from 🇫🇷 France. Thus destroying his historical place in France. Learn facts more than just being a WM. The fear many of you feel from seeing not only our high accomplishments, but them being higher than any of you can reach.
@@gopherbush8 I'm quite aware of his history ding-dong. These are the facts: if the 42 or so existing compositions of Joseph Boulogne were stellar compositions (like Mozarts 41 Symphony or The Magic Flute) He would be better known but that isnt the case, his music is average and will never fill seats for any other reason but diversity. Naysayers believe that Mozart's popularity is artificially being elevated by white supremacy or proGerman sentiments......this is the dumbest idea on planet Earth. Willfully dumb, ungrateful and jealous. Joseph wasn't a Ellington, Armstrong, Monk, Miles or Coltrane of his time and none of your well wishes will make him a more important composer than he is.
He isn't black Mozart. Mozart is white Boulogne
Now what? People gonna say they his relative blood and claim they ought get money
I am a cousin his great great etc. Etc line in blood relative... can one do that ?? Lol i dont think so..
Born in Guadeloupe,from à béké and à slave woman.leave Guadeloupe at 17 years.excuse me for m'y église.
born to a father who was a criminal and a mother who was a victim of slavery..
Well, in that case, if hes the "black mozart" then Mozart is the White Bologne😂
This is nice work, similar to Mozart in his last Salzburg years. It's too bad that he's subjected to not the racial, but the political prejudices of our time. No; he wasn't a martyr to white racism, as the political fashion would have it, but neither was he some stumbling mediocrity as at least one critic has charged. Rather, he's a good representative of the classical music of roughly 1775-85. I'd put him in the second level of composers of the period--not a Joseph Haydn or Mozart, but certainly on a level with Michael Haydn or Salieri--which is still awfully good. He deserves more attention than he's gotten, but it's a disservice to him and his music to try to adopt and distort his story for a political cause.
Hello, thank you for this insightful comment. His music truly is enjoyable. Hopefully the tides will turn and his music will be discussed absent his race and maybe more so the political context of his time, which was much more interesting.
To many cliche phrases . In modern vernacular overly produced . Though popular , to the point of being just like everything else.
Joseph Bologne is the ORIGINAL... know that ..dont play that black shii...😊
Beautiful andante at about 4:50! Too bad he didn’t live longer to compose more - and too bad he was on the side of the revolution.
Beautiful indeed. I think it makes sense that he would want to support the side of abolitionists. Considering the fact that he was part of the aristocracy, joining the revolutionaries was probably the best way to keep his head.
@@TheJosephBologne Well.. of many members of aristocracy who joined the Jacobins, large part was sent to guillotines.. He was just lucky he kept his head. And good for us all who discovered this brilliant human being thanks to the internet..
@@aljohnson3717 The movement became complete madness. They even turned against themselves. Even Robespierre lost his head. I think Bologne made the best decision for navigating the madness while also addressing the painful part of his background.
@@TheJosephBologne Isn’t that true! As a Socialism Survivor myself, I know for a fact that a Revolution that is driven by the Left ideas always tend to devour its own children.
Wow! Ultra Beautiful. I don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful ❤️ than this music. Breathlessly beautiful ❤️. I'm going to listen to the rest of his music. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 🎶
Proof blacks can rise above hip hop. And there filthy lyrics.
jazz? blues? funk? rock and roll?
Are you ignorant or just void of knowledge?
Black mozart
English
"Black Mozart" what a racist thing to say. He's Joseph Bologne.. the original period.
And yet they call him "the black Mozart" - he had his own charge, 10 years older than Mozart. But I still prefer Mozart because Mozart was a sad man, angrier, more lost, in those days in Paris, Bologne was a star in Paris when Mozart was unknown. I love that we have a black master violin composer from that time, but Mozart rules my heart. Mozart actually suffered MORE than this black warrior and composer hero in those years.
Oh shut up. Mozart was never "unknown". He was touring around Europe since he was a child. As for sadness... Bologne faced racism, & being a soldier the French Revolution. He was then thrown in jail as a suspected sympathizer or the monarchy despite having fought against them. He spent a lot of that time wondering when he would be executed.
What hardships did Mozart face besides his strict father? He in no wars, spent no time in jail, had a wife & children & afforded himself a lifestyle he could hardly afford. Mozart lived a relatively pampered existence. Read some history kid. Yes, I agree Bologne isn't even remotely in Mozart's league as a composer or musician, but Bologne lived a more difficult & experienced life.
Not you downplaying what a black man faced during that time in France 😬. Just say you’re racist and go. Plus he came BF Mozart, and now his name will be known.
You have to be incredibly stupid to actually believe what you wrote. Mozart being pampered since childhood to begin with. While this guy suffered assassination attempts MULTIPLE times and. had to live in a society that never considered him an actual human being. Knowing his mother and his kind were slaves.
You're ignorant and lack empathy for even comparing the living struggles of these two.
You obviously don't know much about this man's history if you think mozart suffered more than he did. Research his entire history and then decide who really suffered more. Yes mozart was sad so was Joseph.
While the Chevalier is his own composer and being mulatto, he should only be known for his skill as a composer. There is nothing about his skin color that contributed. His white father invested in his education. His music teachers/influences (Gossec,Leclair and Lolli) were also white. Leclair was also a legendary violinist. His musical friends, such as Haydn and Dittersdorf were white and masters of music. Those who brought his music back to attention were white. Naxos released a recording of his Concertos over 20 years ago! The label was owned by a white guy and his wife, a Japanese violinist, well, she performed on the recording.
Do you know what that all means? Nothing. These musical influences and friends translated into adding to the Chevalier being the composer he became. All composers share a similar background.
And believe it or not, many white composers have fallen through the cracks of history as well and sit in the shadows of giants such as Mozart and Beethoven.
So, enjoy this for the greatness it is and not everything is a conspiracy. There were, literally, hundreds upon hundreds of composers, most of which have been forgotten or are hardly known today. Some were even more popular than the Chevalier!
Don't politicize this or SJW this. Indulge and appreciate this. And keep in mind,.many discovering this didn't care about classical music to begin with. But if this is what it took for you to enjoy it? Well, great!
This is a bizarre comment to leave on a video that has nothing to do with race. This channel is dedicated to his MUSIC, which is evident based on the channel title and the numerous videos of...his music. Bologne's influences have been acknowledged throughout this channel. This is not knew information provided by you. Most of the blame for the loss of Bologne's music has always been the destruction during the french revolution. There are no conspiracies here. No parts of this video is politicized nor is it appropriate to bring up social justice warriors, given the content. The purpose of this channel was not only to provide a central location for his discography, but also to be attractive to the layman. I would suggest that if you don't want to hear about race that you stop being part of the problem.
@@TheJosephBologne Yeah, "The Black Mozart" and other such observations made below make my comments "bizarre". I don't gaslight that easily.
I have to wonder, did you address all the other comments noting his being black? My comment is the one that finds such irrelevant.
You actually lauded some comments who noted his color and then tell others who note his skin color should have nothing to do with it? You need to help people understand how that isn't a contradiction?
@@nicholasthill7151 In what way?