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´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra
The Paradis Files
19:30 Wed 13 Apr 2022 Southbank Centre, London
A groundbreaking new chamber opera by Errollyn Wallen, celebrating the life of forgotten blind composer & performer Maria Theresia von Paradis.
A groundbreaking new chamber opera by Errollyn Wallen, celebrating the life of forgotten blind composer & performer Maria Theresia von Paradis.

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In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress.


Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes.


In this newly commissioned chamber opera, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history.


All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description.


Full tour dates:

Fri 8 - Sat 9 April: Curve Leicester

Wed 13 - Thu 14 April: Southbank Centre, London

Wed 20 - Thu 21 April: The Stables, Milton Keynes

Sat 23 April: Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Tue 26 April: Hull Truck & Abermarle Centre

Thu 28 - Fri 29 April: Horsecross Perth

Thu 5 - Fri 6 May: Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music

Wed 11 - Thu 12 May: Crucible Sheffield

Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre.