Joseph Bologne (Classical Composers) - Softcover

Mattern, Joanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1967893195 ISBN 13: 9781967893195

Publisher: Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers, 2026

Synopsis

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799), was a French violinist, composer, conductor, and soldier.

Born to a father from Guadeloupe, he rose to fame in Paris despite racial prejudice. A virtuoso musician, he composed operas and was briefly Director of the Paris Opera before being ousted due to his mixed-race heritage. Nicknamed the “Black Mozart,” his legacy rivals that of Mozart himself. This account includes vivid illustrations, photos of key sites, a timeline, and “B Sharp” sidebars that highlight key moments in his remarkable life.

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About the Authors

Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.

Marilena Perilli is an illustrator residing in Westchester, NY, with her FDNY husband and two boys. Clients include The New York Times, Boston Globe, Simon and Schuster, Scholastic, Penguin Books, American Girl Publishing, Random House, and Nickelodeon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1967893195
• ISBN 13: 9781967893195
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Perilli Marilena
• Number of pages: 32