I Virtuosi di Waterloo – « Mozart et l’Orgue de Verre»

I Virtuosi di Waterloo- chamber orchestra

• Marc Grauwels, flute
• Thomas Bloch, glass armonica
• Kalliopi Bolovinou, flute, young talent
• W.A. Mozart, Three duos for two flutes from « The Magic Flute »
  1756–1791
• W.A. Mozart, Quartet for flute and string trio KV 285b in C major
  1756–1791
• W.A. Mozart, Adagio K 617a for solo glass armonica
  1756–1791
• K.L. Roellig, 4 Tonstücke for solo glass armonica
  1754–1804
• J.F. Reichardt, Rondo in B flat major for glass armonica, flute and string trio
  1752–1814
• W.A. Mozart, Quartet for flute and string trio K 285 in D major
  1756–1791
• W.A. Mozart, Quintet K 617 for glass armonica, flute, violin, viola and cello
  1756–1791

An extraordinary musical journey awaits you. Alongside Mozart’s famous flute quartets, you will discover the glass armonica, a rare and fascinating instrument whose crystal clear sounds seem to come from another world.

This unique instrument was imagined in the 18th century by Benjamin Franklin, one of the brightest minds of his time. Enchanted by the purity of sound produced by rubbed tuned glasses, he developed this remarkable invention, which captivated European courts and even inspired Mozart.

The concert offers a unique encounter. The timeless grace of the flute enters into dialogue with the magical transparency of the glass armonica, creating a refined, poetic and surprising sound world.

Let yourself be carried away by this rare musical alchemy, where the brilliance of Mozart meets the visionary audacity of Franklin.