Writing Joseph Bologne into Musical History vis-à-vis Mozart: The Symphonie Concertante from Paris to Salzburg
Abstract This article amplifies current understanding of the Afro-diasporic composer-violinist Joseph Bologne, Le Chevalier de Saint-George, by exploring his 1770s musical career in relation to Mozart. Director of the progressive Concert des amateurs during Mozart’s visit to Paris in 1778, Bologne w...
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| Published in: | Journal of the Royal Musical Association pp. 1 - 47 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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12-11-2024
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| Summary: | Abstract This article amplifies current understanding of the Afro-diasporic composer-violinist Joseph Bologne, Le Chevalier de Saint-George, by exploring his 1770s musical career in relation to Mozart. Director of the progressive Concert des amateurs during Mozart’s visit to Paris in 1778, Bologne was one of the leading exponents of a virtuosic style of symphonie concertante writing that became a touchstone for Mozart following his return to provincial Salzburg. A comparison of the musical spheres inhabited by Bologne and Mozart nuances our understanding of developments in ‘concertante’ composition and the performative dimensions of the medium, enabling a broader, more inclusive history to emerge. |
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| ISSN: | 0269-0403 1471-6933 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/rma.2024.8 |