Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
About the Music:
All Music by Joseph Bologne:
Symphony No.2 in D major
Violin Concerto No.1 in D major — II. Adagio
Symphony in G major No.1 — III. Allegro assai
Violin Sonata No.2 in A major
String Quartet No.4 in C minor — I. Allegro moderato
L’amant anonyme: Ballet No.1
Violin Concerto in A major, No.2 —- I. Allegro moderato
Symphony Concertante in G major — II. Rondeau & cadenza
Violin Concerto No.9 in G major — III. Rondeau
Written and directed by Bill Barclay, artistic director of Concert Theatre Works
Son of a slave and French aristocrat, Joseph Bologne has reached the top of his game – music teacher to Marie Antoinette and Europe’s fencer to beat. But when a bedridden Mozart is carried into his kitchen, he attracts the attention of a secret police force returning people of color to slavery. As Paris hurtles toward Revolution, Bologne is forced to choose between his creative freedom and the crusade for equality. Can he sacrifice his bow for his sword?
Features the music and true story of 18th century Black composer Joseph Bologne, son of a slave and French aristocrat who fought prejudice during a time of revolution. Four actors and a violin soloist join The Cleveland Orchestra to tell Bologne’s incredible story alongside his finest works for orchestra.
Performing Artists:
The Cleveland Orchestra
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Brendon Elliott, violin
Instrument Discovery Zone
Every Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert features engaging pre-concert activities, including our Instrument Discovery zone, which offers hands-on opportunities for children to try playing various orchestral instruments. The Instrument Discovery program and various other free pre-concert events begin one hour before each Orchestra performance.
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This event is sponsored by The Cleveland Orchestra.