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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Cadmus et Hermione

Posted on January 9, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, to keep up the solemn New Year spirit I would like to share with you this charming chaconne from J.-B. Lully’s opera “Cadmus et Hermione”. This is the first opera composed & performed in France. Lully presented it … Continue reading →

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Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Travels to Luxembourg VIII

Posted on January 5, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, mile by mile we are approaching Luxembourg. The weather is fine, it is summer & the borders are already at our sight: “On the 19th (of the given month) we passed four lieues & have arrived to Estain … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: De Profundis Psalm CXXIX

Posted on December 21, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Estemeed Readers, for the Christmas mood on behalf of our esteemed Jean-Baptiste Lully I have chosen this solemn composition named “De Profundis” based on the Psalm CXXIX. May your Christmas Eve time be as magnificent as this eternal piece of … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: A Voyage to Siam

Posted on November 22, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Louis XIV developed rather successful international policy. The great kingdoms of Asia were one of his targets. He managed to establish very good & fruitful relationship with China, India & the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) as well. The decade 1680-1690 … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Domine Salvum Fac Regem

Posted on November 15, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I present you another splendid spiritual composition by Jean-Baptiste Lully. It is called “Domine, Salvum Fac Regem”. The first text was written in Italian in 1658 & translated in French. This motet served as the official hymn in … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Bourrée

Posted on October 19, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another wonderful vigorous composition by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The origin of the bourrée as a folk dance comes to the Medieval times & the region Auvergne. This is a very energetic performance & I recommend you to … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Symphonie des Plaisirs 1668

Posted on October 11, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Another famous feast that took place in Versailles (yet being built) on the 18 July 1668 was dedicated to Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ending the War of Devolution. It was called e le Grand divertissement royal & lasted only one evening. … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Ballet du Temps (1654)

Posted on September 14, 2020 by kethuprofumo

“Le Ballet du Temps” (1654) is the first official Court work of the kind composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully. It was performed for the first time on 3rd December 1654 in the Louvre. Besides His Majesty, it was mostly danced by … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme

Posted on August 22, 2020 by kethuprofumo

“Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme” is a brilliant comedy-ballet, a fruit of two genii, Moliére & Jean-Baptiste Lully. The first performance took place October 14, 1670 in Château of Chambord. Decorations were made by Carlo Vigarani, costumes were inspired by Chevalier d’Arvieux. … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Triomphe de l’Amour

Posted on August 14, 2020 by kethuprofumo

“Le Triomphe de l’Amour/The Triumph of Love” is another sublime opera-ballet by Jean-Baptiste Lully, staged for the first time at St. Germain en Laye, 21st January, 1681 on occasion of arriving to the Court Marie-Anne-Christine-Victoire de Baviére, the Grand Dauphine’s … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: ballet

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Cadmus et Hermione

Mercure Galant: Louis XIV Travels to Luxembourg VIII

Jean-Baptiste Lully: De Profundis Psalm CXXIX

Jean-Baptiste Lully: A Voyage to Siam

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Domine Salvum Fac Regem

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Bourrée

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Symphonie des Plaisirs 1668

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Ballet du Temps (1654)

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Le Triomphe de l’Amour

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