This is Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the virtuoso violinist and composer who broke some of the earliest barriers in classical music. For years he was referred to as ‘Black Mozart,’ but Bologne’s genius stood on its own, directing Paris’s finest orchestra and composing works that still inspire today. • Want to dive deeper into Black contributions to opera and beyond? Join my Black Opera History webinar for more on iconic figures like Joseph Bologne and their impact on the world of

61K views · 3.2K reactions | This is why I say stop calling him "Black Mozart" Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges was a French classical composer, virtuoso violinist, a conductor of the leading symphony orchestra in Paris, and a renowned champion fencer, and a LOT more! | Babatunde Hip Hopera | Facebook