Music and stories from Lisbon and Versailles
Baroque Unscripted
A concert and education project that brings baroque music from Lisbon and Versailles to contemporary audiences through a combination of live performance, storytelling and visual elements, including a children’s programme. The project is designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for audiences without prior knowledge of the repertoire or its historical background.
Highlights from the narration:
“The narrator captivated listeners with intriguing anecdotes, such as Scarlatti teaching members of the royal family and Seixas instructing other aristocrats. He also shared insights from the recently discovered diary of João V’s brother, Don António, which revealed details about his piano and harpsichord lessons with Scarlatti.”
“[Mariko’s] work helps introduce lesser-known Portuguese musical heritage to international audiences, and places it in a wider cultural and historical context. I believe this project this project has strong artistic value and makes an important contribution to cultural exchange.”