This post was forwarded to us by Bob Shingleton, author of the leading British Classical Music blog On An Overgrown Path:
Joseph
Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745 – 1799), was one of the most
celebrated composers and violinists of his time, and yet his works are
seldom performed and recorded today. The Sistema England Young Leaders
learned and performed the Allegro of Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 2 this
summer. Celebrating Black History Month this October, we are
encouraging youth orchestras everywhere to perform this piece, or other
works by Saint-Georges. How can you get involved?
1. Download and perform. Get the score and parts for
the Allegro (see below) and perform it with your orchestra (there are
no copyright or performance fees due).
2. Share the music. Do you know an orchestra that would love this piece? Share this link with them.
3. Share this story. Share this page on Facebook,
Twitter and other social media with the tags #GoSaintGeorges and
@SistemaEngland. To be part of a bigger conversation you could also tag
@SphinxMusic and @Chineke4Change among the key orchestra change makers
globally.
4. Find out more. Organisations like Chineke! Foundation, Sphinx Organization and London Music Masters are notable champions of diversity in classical music. Look them up. You may also be interested to explore:
In Search of the Black Mozart (BBC Radio 4)
Black Composers Discuss the Role of Race (The New York Times)
Have you already performed the Allegro or another work by
Saint-Georges? Tell us about it or post it on social media and tag us so
we can share with our followers!
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