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The black Mozart in Cuba / Shakti Productions ; la région Guadeloupe present ; a film by Steve and Stephanie James ; written by Stephanie James ; directed by Steve James.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Saint-Georges, Joseph Bologne, chevalier de, 1745-1799.
- Saint-Georges, Joseph Bologne.
- Composers, Black--Cuba.
- Composers, Black.
- Violinists--Cuba.
- Violinists.
- Cuba.
- Genre:
- Feature films -- Guadeloupe.
- Documentary films.
- Biographical films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 53 minutes)) : sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : ArtMattan Productions, [2006]
- Language Note:
- Narration and commentary in English, French, and Spanish, with English subtitles.
- System Details:
- digital
- video file
- Summary:
- "The Black Mozart in Cuba is the latest act in the rehabilitation of the memory of this extraordinary human being. The film skillfully combines biographical information with performances of his works. Born in Guadeloupe of a Senegalese enslaved woman and a French nobleman, Joseph Boulogne, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799), became one of the most remarkable figures of the 18th century. He influenced the music and political life of his time. He was a genius composer and conductor, a virtuoso violinist, the best fencer in Europe, as well as the first black general in the French army. For 200 years after his death his music was rarely heard, due in part to Napoleon's efforts to erase his existence from history. Today, his music is being rediscovered and played by orchestras and music groups around the world. In this documentary, Cuba dedicates a week of cultural activities to his memory and welcomes Saint Georges as 'a great hero of the Caribbean.'"
- Credits:
- Camera, Steve James, René Alidor ; editor, Steve James ; original music by Saint-Georges performed by Orchestra "Entre Amigos," Irving Frontela Rico, musical director.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource (viewed on April 7, 2023).
- OCLC:
- 1101122331
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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