Say it like a maestro: (Muh-ree-uh Thuh-ree-zee-uh von Pah-ruh-dees) 

Von Paradis lost her sight when she was only three years old, but her incredible musical talent was clear from the start. She continued to learn from the best music teachers, becoming an extraordinary musician, composer and singer.

Von Paradis toured all across Europe, performing for huge crowds. Her music was so enthralling that people started calling her the ‘Blind Enchantress’. She even became friends with the famous composer Mozart, who is believed to have written a concerto for her!

Von Paradis didn’t just play music—she wanted to help others too.  She helped develop the music curriculum of the first school for the blind. Later, she opened her own music school specially for blind children, so they could learn music too!

Theresia von Paradis proved that being blind wasn’t an obstacle to becoming a great musician. Her blindness never stopped her from sharing her love for music with the world!