Credits:

Michael Halasz

Description:

Saint-Georges, a violinist and composer from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, had dark skin due to his mothers Wolfish ancestry, which later earned him the nickname the Black Mozart.After moving to France at the age of 8, he studied violin under Jean-Marie Leclerc and composition under Franois-Joseph Gossec, His talent was so highly regarded that he went on to become a member of Gossecs orchestra; he also left behind a substantial body of work as a composer, including symphonies and string quartets.The Concerto-Symphony included on this album is a masterpiece of its genre, rivaling Haydns works; it is a brilliant piece that allows listeners to fully appreciate the virtuosity of the soloistsa characteristic of Saint-Georges, who was himself an outstanding violinist. Furthermore, the Symphony in G major is a flowing piece that combines refined French elegance with Haydns characteristi