Bologne

Joseph Bologne was a superstar of the music world. He rubbed shoulders with Mozart and was a favoured artist in Marie Antoinette’s inner circle. He was a violin virtuoso and had a prodigious skill for fencing.He composed symphonies, concertos, string quartets, operas and sonatas, and was widely acclaimed during his time. He was created a chevalier of the court and was almost the conductor of the Paris Opera.American president John […]