February 2, 2022
Bill Barclay is a director, writer, composer and composer, as well as artistic
director of Concert Theatre Works. Barclay wrote “The Chevalier,” about Joseph
Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ANN FINK
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The story of a Black 18th century composer comes to stage
Not too many people are aware of Joseph Bologne, a Black 18th Century Master Composer who was a crusader for the abolition of slavery. But, a theater concert piece titled, “The Chevalier,” is hoping to change that.