Chevalier de Saint-Georges' String Quartets, op.1 [Digital Download] Duration: 5 ½ min

Duration: 5 ½ min

“I have tremendous respect for the music of Johannes Brahms

We hope this will be the first step towards reviving many of Reicha’s lesser-known works

Her “Pentavox” Quintet is a highly sophisticated work which showcases her mastery of the neo-impressionistic style

This is followed by a contrapuntal treatment of Oh God Sees

Chevalier de Saint-Georges' String Quartets, op.1 [Digital Download] Duration: 5 ½ minThe music of polymath Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges has become increasingly sought after as the classical music world reflects on its history. Born on Christmas Day 1745 in Guadeloupe, Joseph was the illegitimate son of a wealthy plantation owner and Nanon, a slave of Senegalese descent. He was brought to Paris at the age of 7, and quickly excelled in his studies. Upon graduating from a prestigious fencing academy, he was granted the