The Magic Flute and The Bird That Would Be Free

A high-spirited family show based on Mozart's The Magic Flute.

Bologne and Martines

The concert will include pieces by two of Mozart’s contemporaries. Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was born in the French colony of Guadeloupe. The son of a French plantation owner and a slave, Joseph was brought to France when he was 7 years old. In his day he was very well known not just as a musician but also as a fencer and athlete. After the French Revolution he moved to London for a time. When he returned to France his association previous with Marie-Antoinette caused suspicion and he spent some time in jail. He died in 1799.

Marianna Martines was born in Vienna to a family of Spanish background. She showed tremendous promise as a child, performing at the Imperial Court and having piano lessons with the renowned Joseph Haydn. She was well known as a performer and composer during her lifetime, but social conventions of the time prevented her as a woman from seeking official employment which meant her music fell into neglect after her death.

Suitable for age 7+
The performance will last approximately 90 minutes without an interval.

Part of Southbank Centre Season 2024/25

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OAE musicians run a workshop in a school classroom

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Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 26 June 2025, 19:00

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A high-spirited family show based on Mozart's The Magic Flute.

Bologne and Martines

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