Saint Georges the Knight

To celebrate Juneteenth 2025, Theatre West presents a reading of the first act of a musical work-in-progress, Saint-Georges the Knight, accompanied by a lecture by the musical’s creator, James A. Goins.
In recent years, interest in the lives of underrepresented composers has surged, shining a light on figures like Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799). This remarkable individual was not only a composer but also a skilled violinist, conductor and soldier of Afro-Caribbean descent. The upcoming musical, Saint Georges the Knight, composed by James A. Goins, celebrating his life, aims to unveil his story and the significant role he played not only in classical music but in history as a whole..
James A. Goins is a composer, director, and playwright.