Without reading the article (because, well, paywall), I'll take a moment and instead mention a favorite amateur musician, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Geo

Without reading the article (because, well, paywall), I'll take a moment and instead mention a favorite amateur musician, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George: a Black, formerly enslaved Frenchman who was the greatest (later second-greatest) duelist in Europe, confidant to Marie Antoinette, respected violinist, Masonic initiate, influential political liberal, co-creator of the modern orchestra (and creator of its dress code), and probable influence on Mozart. Absolutely amazing figure; no idea if the recent Hollywood biopic is any good, but he's a case where the historical truth is more fantastic than any fiction could be.