Category Archives: ballet

Mercure Galant: Arrival of Messire Contarini, Ambassador of Venice

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, far in the past visits of foreign Ambassadors & other people of dignity were accompanied with solemnity & the air of celebration too. Here is a little description Mercure Galant gives concerning arrival of the Venetian Ambassador to … Continue reading →

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Mercure Galant: Messenger of the Past – January Divertissements 1680

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, here is another note from the Mercure Galant telling about January feast, taken on occasion of an ordinary Carnival before the Lenten period. The Opera is as always the most preferable pleasure: “…It’s time to tell you about … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: Protector of Arts

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

Louis XIV had an exceptional art taste. We can see its evidences in various things: in his capacity to be a king-creator, to make an artistic environment wherever he appeared, to make the art in any form  serve France and … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: André Campra

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

André Campra (1660-1744), perhaps, is not as famous as Jean-Baptiste Lully or Jean-Phillipe Rameau, a genius of Louis XV’s time. However, he made much for the French opera to be in blossom, and he played a very significant role in … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: Michel-Richard Delalande

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

Michel-Richard Delalande (1657-1726) is another enchanting music spirit of Louis XIV’s time. He was a true virtuoso of mottetti and his music always created a special mood at Royal’s meals. Michel Delalande even composed a set of pieces titled “Music for … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: François Couperin & Family

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

The Couperin musical family represents another glimpse of the 17th century France. I would say that their music is alike a scented air, rustling trees and  water murmuring, that awake a feeling of a true harmony in our soul. And … Continue reading →

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Music for the King: J. B. Lully

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers,                                                                              … Continue reading →

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