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 鈥榗ure鈥� her 鈥� 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 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre.
