
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Guadeloupe
1745 - 1799
The son of a wealthy planter and an enslaved woman. He straddled two worlds, one of plenty and one of degradation. He gained fame as a violinist, composer, fencer and military commander during the French Revolution.
Depuis longtemps mon coeur soupire
(As for so long my heart sighs)
Aria from L'amant anonyme (The Anonymous Lover)
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Performed by soprano Abigail Kelly
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Performed by Opera Ritrovata
Clemangis, lis dans mon âme
(O Clemangis, read my soul)
Aria from Ernestine
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