Monthly Archives: July 2020

His name is Joseph Boulogne, not ‘Black Mozart’

Last month, Searchlight Pictures announced plans for a film about Joseph Boulogne, the 18th-century composer, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges. When the announcement was made, the headlines resurrected another nickname for Boulogne: “Black Mozart.” Presumably as a compliment, this removal of Boulogne’s name not only subjugates it to an …

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