You didn't think @lizzo played that antique flute on stage without practicing first, did you? She visited the Library Monday & played several of the flutes in our collection, which is the largest in the world. #LizzoAtLOC

See & hear more from her visit: blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/09/its-about-danged-time-lizzo-at-the-library/?loclr=twloc

A flute @lizzo played in the Main Reading Room Monday (with permission from some lucky researchers who were there!) looks similar to the crystal one she had at her concert, but is actually plexiglass. It is also very rare & was manufactured when the material was first invented.🔊

Lizzo also practiced this part of her on-stage performance in the Library's Great Hall on Monday. Wait for it... #LizzoAtLOC

newsroom.loc.gov/news/lizzo-plays-president-james-madison-s-crystal-flute--part-of-the-world-s-larges...

For those concerned about the flute: Music Division curators made sure it could be played without damage. This sort of thing is not all that unusual, in fact. Some of the Library's priceless instruments were donated with the stipulation that they remain functional & be played.