Join Opera Lafayette and host Julia Doe, for this three-part online Salon Series about Marie Antoinette, an incredible woman in history who shaped much of French musical tastes in the 18th century and inspired our 2022 musical season (get tickets). Each session will feature a unique look into her life, led by different guest scholars weekly.

MARIE ANTOINETTE, QUEEN OF FASHION – WITH GUEST SCHOLAR CAROLINE WEBER

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 6 PM EST

This presentation will focus on Marie Antoinette’s role as a tastemaker across a variety of media, extending from music to fashion and the decorative arts to garden design, and it will examine the changing political backdrop against which her stylistic choices were made.