Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos, Vol. 1

In an age of remarkable individuals, Joseph Boulogne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges, son of a councillor in the Parlement at Metz and a black woman from Guadeloupe, occupied a unique position. His violin concertos provide a fascinating insight into his strengths as a violinist. Written for his own use, they require great agility while gravely beautiful blow movements are among the finest of any composer of the period. (Naxos)