It’s a striking image — a young Black man dressed in a waistcoat and silk breeches, his hair braided in cornrows, holds a violin, the bow slung over his shoulder, with the title “chevalier” emblazoned ...

Biopic about the 18th-century mixed-race composer and musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, plays a little fast and loose with history Largely erased from classical music history ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: Set in the 18th century, Chevalier tells the story of French composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and his rise to fame. The ...

A new movie about Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, may owe as much to “Bridgerton” as it does the history books. By Lisa Kennedy When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the new movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.

There are few films about free people of color excelling in times of slavery; those that exist do not focus on classical music composition. In this regard, “Chevalier” is unique. The film tells the ...

The 'Waves' alum and Samara Weaving star in Stephen Williams' ambitious portrayal of Chevalier de Saint-Georges. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic When Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de ...

Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, showed prodigal talent in nearly everything he pursued. His musical feats as an instrumentalist and composer sing passionately, but are ...

“Chevalier” begins with a showdown sequence so irresistible it really doesn’t matter if it ever actually happened. In a jewel-box Paris theater sometime in the second half of the 18 th century, a ...

In "Chevalier's" opening scene, Joseph Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) interrupts a live concert by none other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Joseph Prowen), challenging him to a live violin duel on ...

Spoiler alert! Contains minor details about the classical music drama “Chevalier” (now streaming on Hulu and available to buy on digital platforms). He’s the greatest composer you’ve probably never ...