Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799), was a French violinist, composer, conductor, and soldier.
Born to a father from Guadeloupe, he rose to fame in Paris despite racial prejudice. A virtuoso musician, he composed operas and was briefly Director of the Paris Opera before being ousted due to his mixed-race heritage. Nicknamed the "Black Mozart," his legacy rivals that of Mozart himself. This account includes vivid illustrations, photos of key sites, a timeline, and "B Sharp" sidebars that highlight key moments in his remarkable life.
| ISBN: | 9781967893195 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2026 |
| Author: | Joanne Mattern |
| Illustrator: | Marilena Perilli |
| Publisher: | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers an imprint of Red Chair Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Classical Composers |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage: General interest Music People / Places Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799), was a French violinist, composer, conductor, and soldier. Born to a father from Guadeloupe, he rose to fame in Paris despite racial prejudice.
Joseph Bologne features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Music, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. Pre-order. 1st August 2026.
Joseph Bologne was written by Joanne Mattern and published by Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers an imprint of Red Chair Press
Joseph Bologne has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Classical Composers series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Pre-order. 1st August 2026.