Lizzo Invited To Perform At James Madison’s Montpelier Estate
After her stunning performance with James Madison’s crystal flute, Lizzo has now been invited to perform at the former’s president’s Montpelier estate.
According to TMZ, the Emmy award-winning artist received an invitation to perform at the 2,650-acre Virginia estate.
In case you missed it, the “About Damn Time” singer played a 200-year-old crystal flute after it was lent to her by the Library of Congress.
“This is from the early 1800s, this was a gift to James Madison from a French crystal flute designer to celebrate his second term. There was a fire… and the only two things that were saved were a portrait of George Washington and this crystal flute right here,” the singer-songwriter and classically flautist said before playing the instrument.
“I am the first person to ever play it, so you’re about to hear what it sounds like for the first time. Thank you to the Library of Congress for preserving our history and making history cool. History is freaking cool, you guys!”
While it’s unclear when Lizzo will make her way to the Montpelier estate, a spokesperson for James Madison’s Montpelier shared sentiments about the Special artist, Billboard notes.
“The talented and classically-trained Lizzo brought history to life last week when she played President James Madison’s crystal flute at a packed arena in Washington, DC,” the source said.
“The three-time Grammy Award winner’s songs exemplify how music is a universal language that brings people together. Whatever genre, music helps people connect, express emotions, and create deep, lasting bonds. As Lizzo continues her concert tour in the coming weeks, we’re crossing our fingers that she would consider adding a stop at James Madison’s Montpelier, once home to Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution.”
Watch her crystal flute performance below:
