Classical 101
The Catalyst Quartet has released the final installment in its Uncovered recording series, devoted to string quartet works by Black composers. Uncovered, Vol. 4, is a landmark recording showcasing the complete string quartets of the dynamic Joseph Boulogne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
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