Before There Was Mozart The Story Of Joseph Boulogne Chevalier De Saint George

Author : Lesa Cline-Ransome
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307982490

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Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George by Lesa Cline-Ransome Pdf

The musical superstar of 18th-century France was Joseph Boulogne—a black man. This inspiring story tells how Joseph, the only child of a black slave and her white master, becomes "the most accomplished man in Europe." After traveling from his native West Indies to study music in Paris, young Joseph is taunted about his skin color. Despite his classmates' cruel words, he continues to devote himself to his violin, eventually becoming conductor of a whole orchestra. Joseph begins composing his own operas, which everyone acknowledges to be magnifique. But will he ever reach his dream of performing for the king and queen of France? This lushly illustrated book by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome introduces us to a talented musician and an overlooked figure in black history.

Author : Walter E. Smith
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781418407957

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The Black Mozart by Walter E. Smith Pdf

Long before the word Super Star was coined, Saint-Georges was the original. Many people throughout history have been famous for one reason or another. Many have made great contributions to civilization and left great legacies. Their paintings and sculptures we still admire. Their discoveries have made our lives better; their music we still play and sing, but no one in history was as talented in so many areas as Saint-Georges. For a time, he was the greatest fencer in the world. He was an exceptional violinist and along with his teacher, Gossec, he pioneered the composition of the String Quartet. Even Mozart came to Paris to study this new form of music. Saint-Georges was an unequaled equestrian, an exceptional marksman and an elegant dancer. The wealthy copied the way he dressed, and the common people admired him as he walked through the streets, and whispered his name. He was a true Renaissance man and a super star in the Paris of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. What is even more remarkable was the fact that he was a mulatto.

Author : Gabriel Banat
Publisher : Pendragon Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1576471098

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The Chevalier de Saint-Georges by Gabriel Banat Pdf

Banat, a concert violinist and teacher, describes the life of this virtuoso violinist, who is thought to be the earliest black European composer, born on his father's plantation on Guadeloupe.

Author : Amélie-Mai Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798693090385

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Joseph Bologne Le Chevalier de Saint-George by Amélie-Mai Wright Pdf

Review A WORD ABOUT THE CHEVALIER ST. GEORGE "I have been writing about African and African Diaspora history for a long time, but I remain inspired by the youth. And rarely have I been more inspired and excited as I am about this current work by such a youthful author on one of the most fascinating personalities in our history. It is a wonderful work and I am so very proud of the author! God bless you! And may this be only the first of the many fine works that you are destined to gift to us!" Runoko Rashidi, Historian Product Description ★ We've all heard of Martin Luther King Jnr., Rosa Parks and George Washington Carver, but not many have heard about the multi-talented Knight of Saint-George.★ Doesn't ring a bell? Keep reading! From his birth to his death, this book will take you back in time to the 18th century on a journey through the life of Joseph Bologne Le Chevalier de Saint-George, the first black classical composer. Focusing on the major talents and key life events which shaped him into a melanin-powered super-star! This amazing book is authored by an 8-year-old little girl who wished to bring forgotten and hidden black history personalities back into our everyday consciousness. An amazing story of an outstanding man to remember during black history month. ⚠ Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to dig deeper into black history by purchasing this book on Joseph Bologne Le Chevalier de Saint-George today! ⚠

Author : Deborah Hopkinson
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307983213

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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson Pdf

This Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book provides a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. It’s 1930 and times are tough for Pop and his son. But look! On the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, a building straight and simple as a pencil is being built in record time. Hundreds of men are leveling, shoveling, hauling. They’re hoisting 60,000 tons of steal, stacking 10 million bricks, eating lunch in the clouds. And when they cut ribbon and the crowds rush in, the boy and his father will be among the first to zoom up to the top of the tallest building in the world and see all of Manhattan spread at their feet.

Author : Alain Guédé
Publisher : Praeger/Greenwood
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0312309279

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Monsieur de Saint-George by Alain Guédé Pdf

"Virtually forgotten until now, his life is the stuff of legend. Born in 1739 in Guadeloupe to a slave mother and a French noble father, he became the finest swordsman of his age, an insider at the doomed court of Louis XVI, and, most of all, a virtuosic musician. A violinist, he directed the Olympic Society of Concerts, which was considered the finest in Europe in an age of great musicians, including Haydn, from whom he commissioned a symphony, and Mozart, to whom he was often compared. He also became the first Freemason of color, embracing the French Revolution with the belief that it would end the racism against which--despite his illustrious achievements--he struggled his whole life"--Publisher's description.

Author : James E. Ransome
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481476713

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The Bell Rang by James E. Ransome Pdf

Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom in this brilliantly conceived picture book by Coretta Scott King Award winner James E. Ransome. Every single morning, the overseer of the plantation rings the bell. Daddy gathers wood. Mama cooks. Ben and the other slaves go out to work. Each day is the same. Full of grueling work and sweltering heat. Every day, except one, when the bell rings and Ben is nowhere to be found. Because Ben ran. Yet, despite their fear and sadness, his family remains hopeful that maybe, just maybe, he made it North. That he is free. An ode to hope and a powerful tribute to the courage of those who ran for freedom, The Bell Rang is a stunning reminder that our past can never be forgotten.

Author : Michelle Meadows
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250819949

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Flying High by Michelle Meadows Pdf

A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.

Author : David Pogue,Scott Speck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781119847748

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Classical Music For Dummies by David Pogue,Scott Speck Pdf

Classical music was never meant to be an art for snobs! In the 1700s and 1800s, classical music was popular music. People went to concerts with their friends, they brought snacks and drinks, and cheered right in the middle of the concert. Well, guess what? Three hundred years later, that music is just as catchy, thrilling, and emotional. From Bach to Mozart and Chopin, history's greatest composers have stood the test of time and continue to delight listeners from all walks of life. And in Classical Music For Dummies, you'll dive deeply into some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. You'll also get: A second-by-second listening guide to some of history's greatest pieces, annotated with time codes A classical music timeline, a field guide to the orchestra, and listening suggestions for your next foray into the classical genre Expanded references so you can continue your studies with recommended resources Bonus online material, like videos and audio tracks, to help you better understand concepts from the book Classical Music For Dummies is perfect for anyone who loves music. It's also a funny, authoritative guide to expanding your musical horizons—and to learning how the world's greatest composers laid the groundwork for every piece of music written since.

Author : Lesa Cline-Ransome
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781442449718

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Words Set Me Free by Lesa Cline-Ransome Pdf

The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time. This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

Author : Lesa Cline-Ransome
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307983572

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Young Pele by Lesa Cline-Ransome Pdf

HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become Pelé, the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches. And when Edson finally played in a youth soccer tournament in the town of Bauru, Brazil, he focused on only one thing from the moment the whistle blew: the goal. Here is the picture book biography of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.

Author : Laban Carrick Hill
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781466844797

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When the Beat Was Born by Laban Carrick Hill Pdf

Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc. On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks—the musical interludes between verses—longer for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born. From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, Laban Carrick Hill's book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world.

Author : Tom Leonard
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250154439

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Becoming Bach by Tom Leonard Pdf

For Johann Sebastian there was always music. His family had been musicians, or bachs as they were called in Germany, for 200 years. He always wanted to be a bach. As he grew, he saw patterns in everything. Patterns he would turn into melodies and song, eventually growing into one of the most important and celebrated musical composers of all time. This is the story of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Author : Hugh Brewster
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0810957205

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The Other Mozart by Hugh Brewster Pdf

Picture-book biography of little-known musician Joseph Bologne Saint-George. Born on Guadalupe to a slave mother and a wealthy French father, he was taken to Paris by his father. and where he excelled in music and in military skills, becoming a composer, a commander in the French Revolution, a diplomat sent by France to confer with Toussaint on Saint-Domingue.

Author : Jetta S. Wolff
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465581662

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Historic Paris by Jetta S. Wolff Pdf