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You're Dead to Me, You're Dead To Me, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

You're Dead to Me

You're Dead To Me

Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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March 19, 2021

52 minutes

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Greg Jenner is ed by historian Prof Olivette Otele and comedian Sophie Duker in 18th century to meet the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born the son of a slave and a white plantation owner, he lived a remarkable life in , becoming a master fencer, violin virtuoso, composer, confident of Marie Antoinette and a revolutionary. He is regarded as one of the most significant composers of the 18th century and Mozart is widely regarded to have had major beef with him. So why is his story mostly unknown?

Produced by Cornelius Mendez

Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse

Research by Lloyd Roberts

A production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.