The story of the Paradis Files

Rachel Davies; Dan Saul

The story of the Paradis Files

Rachel Davies (Contributor)
, Dan Saul (Contributor)

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Abstract

Short fundraising documentary following the initial steps in the creation of Graeae Theatre's first chamber opera to be originated and performed by Deaf and disabled artists, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by award-winning composer Errollyn Wallen.

Maria Theresia Von Paradis (Austria, 1759-1824) was a celebrated composer, pianist and singer who gave concerts in Austria and across Europe. A contemporary of Mozart and Salieri, she was known as The Blind Enchantress.

Yet underlying her success story is the life of a woman who was used as a pawn by her family to secure a pension â€“ a young disabled musician who was used as a source of 'inspiration' and was subjected to an extraordinary and daily variety of treatments to 'cure' her blindness.

Original language	English
Type	Documentary
Media of output	Audio-visual
Publication status	Published - 25 Sept 2020

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Produced by Graeae. Commissioned by The Stables as part of its 50th anniversary programme for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. Supported by The Garfield Weston Foundation and The Cockayne Foundation.

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