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Takako Nishizaki

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The Essence of French Music on the Eve of the RevolutionBrought to Life Today by Mller-Brls Conducting and Takako Nishizakis Passionate PerformanceSaint-Georges was one of the most important composers and violinists of the pre-Revolutionary perioda time said to have marked a major turning point in music historyand was also a distinguished figure who held the honorable title of Chevalier (Knight). Having studied under Leclerc and others, he brought glory to the Parisian music scene as a violinist and, at times, as a conductor. It is also worth noting that Haydn himself composed his famous Paris Symphonies for the orchestra that Saint-Georges organized. Having thrown himself into the Revolution as a soldier in his later years, Saint-Georges left behind a small body of work, which is why his compositions radiate such precious brilliance.Takako Nishizakis violin once again sheds new light on th