The Chevalier:
A Musical Play

Discover the remarkable life and music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges—composer, virtuoso violinist, champion fencer, military leader, and crusader for equality—through The Chevalier, a powerful musical play by Bill Barclay, presented the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

Blending live orchestra, costumed actors, and solo violin, this production explores Bologne’s friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette, and his fight for justice during the French Revolution, drawing compelling connections to today’s pursuit of equality.

Don’t miss this powerful meditation on race, revolution, and rediscovered genius—Bologne’s time is now.