Bridgetower composed a small number of pieces, including a violin sonata now lost. In addition, he was the first violinist in the Prince of Wales’ private orchestra, and enjoyed the life of a touring virtuoso in Europe. Little is known about his musical career, yet over 200 compositions by various composers were dedicated to him, indicating his impact on music life in the 18 th century.īritish violinist and composer George Bridgetower (1778-1860) is most famous in the annals of music history for being the original dedicatee of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata. This French nobleman was a renowned fencing master, violin virtuoso, and composer of string quartets, violin concertos, symphonies, and operas. Not many will have heard of Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799), known in his day as “le Mozart noir” (the black Mozart). The display showcases marginalized composers who made an impact on classical music between the 18 th and 20 th centuries. In celebration of Black History Month, the Music Library is highlighting Black Composers in Classical Music.
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