Saint-Georges's symphonies concertantes often feature two movements, typically a conventional first movement followed by a rondo, differing from the more common three or four-movement models.
Compositional Technique
Saint-Georges was an early and important exponent of the symphonie concertante, a hybrid genre combining elements of both the symphony and the concerto.
Performer Biography
Yury Revich, the violinist on this recording, was named 'Newcomer of the Year' at the ECHO Klassik Awards 2016 and 'Young Artist of the Year' at the International Classical Music Awards 2015.
Composer Biography
Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was a brilliant swordsman, athlete, violin virtuoso, and gifted composer, considered one of the most talented figures of his age.
Compositional Technique
The solo writing in Saint-Georges's symphonies concertantes is challenging, showing that he was not concerned with accommodating less skilled players.
Instruments
Yury Revich performs on a 1709 Stradivarius violin, which is loaned to him by the Goh Family Foundation.
Composer Biography
Saint-Georges was born near Basse Terre, Guadeloupe, the son of a former councillor and a reputedly beautiful slave of Senegalese origin.
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