More Than "The Black Mozart" (w/Dr. Julian Ledford)

Greetings, dear Scorekeepers! It's time for episode 26 of THE SCORE! This week is the first time we've all been together since the tragic death of Amir Locke, here in Minneapolis. So we invite you to process with us and invite you to join us in a conversation about what artists and arts organizations can and should do in the face of such senseless tragedy (0:04:16). Then, it's the conclusion of our three-part series on Black composer, Joseph Bologne! Today, we are so happy to be joined by Dr. Julian Ledford, Assistant Professor of French and French Studies at Sewanee, University of the South and author of "Joseph Boulogne, the Chevalier de Saint-George and the Problem With Black Mozart". Dr. Ledford gives us his passionately well-honed insights into Bologne's life, his rightful place in classical music history, and why the moniker "Black Mozart" is not only problematic, but highly inaccurate (0:37:38). And finally, it's more important than ever to end this episode with a moment of Pure Black Joy, and this week we've got art, food, and wellness (1:10:26)! What more could you ask for? Let's do it to it, y'all! Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige ReynoldsGuest: Dr. Julian Ledford--Links"Joseph Boulogne, the Chevalier de Saint-George and the Problem With Black Mozart" by Dr Julian LedfordMN Opera's The Anonymous Lover (Website) (YouTube)"Invitation to a Die-IN" by Dr. Nkeiru Okoye (YouTube)"Yet Unheard" by Courtney Bryan (YouTube)Mending Walls RVA (Website)Alanna Morris Van Tassel (Website)MOVE Fitness (YouTube)MCE Creations (Website)--New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Monday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts is a great way to help get the word out. For more info about the exciting EDI work happening at MN Opera, please visit mnopera.org/edi. Email your questions or comments to [email protected]