Lizzo made history Tuesday night after the Library of Congress loaned her a 200-year-old crystal flute during her concert in Washington, DC.
The singer, 34, was thrilled to be the first person to play the musical instrument originally owned by James Madison, even exclaiming during her show: “B**** I just twerked and James Madison’s flute came out of the.” played in the 19th century! ‘
She also shared a clip of the special moment on her Instagram with the caption, “YALL.. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LET ME PLAY THEIR HISTORICAL 200 YEAR OLD CRYSTAL FLUTE ON STAGE TONIGHT.”
History: Lizzo made history Tuesday night after the Library of Congress loaned her a 200-year-old crystal flute during her concert in Washington, DC
“NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD HOW IT SOUNDS… NOW THEY DO,” added the classically trained flutist.
Introducing the original track, the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker, who dazzled in a shimmering bodysuit for the special event, said: “This is crazy. I have to be really careful.’
“This is from the early 19th century, this was a gift from a French crystal flute designer to James Madison to celebrate his second term,” she carefully explained the history of the flute.
A piece of history: The singer, 34, was thrilled to be the first person to play the musical instrument, which originally belonged to James Madison
Upset! ‘B****, I just twerked and played James Madison’s 19th century flute!’ she exclaimed during her show
“There was a fire … and the only two things that were saved were a portrait of George Washington and this crystal flute right here,” she continued.
“I’m the first person who’s ever played it,” the singer continued, “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. Story is freaking cool folks!’ She said.
What a moment! A representative from the Library of Congress was seen approaching the star and presenting her with the historical instrument
Caution: The “The Truth Hurts” hitmaker introduced the special track by saying, “This is crazy. I have to be really careful’
Wow: “This is from the early 19th century, this was a gift from a French crystal flute designer to James Madison to celebrate his second term,” she carefully explained the history of the flute
A representative from the Library of Congress was then seen approaching the star and presenting her with the historical instrument.
After enjoying the magical moment for a beat, Lizzo played a few notes and twerked for the crowd before respectfully handing the flute back to the representative.
The smitten singer posted another recent Instagram video with the caption: “YALL WE HAS A BETTER VIDEO – YEAH IM DOUBLE POSTING BUT IM THE FIRST & ONLY PERSON TO PLAY THIS PRESIDENTIAL CRYSTAL FLUTE IS LITERALLY AN HEIRLOOM – LIKE… As a flute player.” it’s legendary and I’ll never get over it.’
Unique: “There was a fire … and the only two things that were saved were a portrait of George Washington and this crystal flute right here,” she continued
Having fun: After capturing the magic moment for a beat, Lizzo played a few notes and twerked for the crowd
Return: She then respectfully returned the flute to the representative
Before the concert, Lizzo was invited by the Library of Congress to visit their flute archive and was allowed to play some of them.
According to Carla Diane Hayden – an American librarian and 14th Librarian of Congress – the Library of Congress has “the largest collection of flutes in the world with more than 1,800 flutes”.
Lizzo is currently on her Special Tour, which kicked off in Florida over the weekend.
The Special Tour, which runs through November, supports Lizzo’s fourth studio album, Special. The album was released in July and features viral TikTok hit About Damn Time.
Special: Lizzo is currently on her Special Tour – in support of her fourth studio album Special – which began over the weekend in Florida and will run through November