Category Archives: Literature

Sergio Cammariere: Gli Angeli Siamo Noi

Posted on September 12, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, to celebrate this Indian summer approaching soon I offer you this wonderful music poetry by our Cyrano named “Gli Angeli Siamo Noi/ We Are the Angels”. Let it be so! Enjoy the music! 🍁🍂🌞🌞🌞 Maria KethuProfumo

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Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVIII

Posted on September 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage continues. We fight furious winds & terrible rolling. Please, keep you luggage well locked not to lose anything especially gifts you have acquired at the Cape! We do our best to provide you a secure trip. … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 26, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the summer is coming to the end, so let’s farewell it with a philosophical riddle. Good luck! “It was yesterday; it is to-day, it will be to-morrow! What is it?” REPLY to the Riddle posted on July 27, … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVIII

Posted on August 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we are about to sail farther. Please, embark! Don’t leave souvenirs, wine & provisions unattended. We remind you of wild elephants & lions onshore. Our next stops are the Islands of Java & Sumatra. Have a nice voyage! … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: Scheherazade

Posted on July 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The Scheherazade (1910) is a fairy ballet by Mikhail Fokin based on a symphonic suite by Nikolaj Rimskij-Korsakov. It was one of fabulous Russian ballet included in so called “Russian Seasons” arranged by Sergei Diaghilev in Paris . In fact, this … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Magic Mirror 1903

Posted on June 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, first of all, I would like to apologize for my delays with posting. New live environment needs time. I will do my best to be more precise from a new month. 😊 Today I would like to tell … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVI

Posted on June 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, hurrah! Get prepared! We are mooring to the Cape! We will spend a couple of days there, so take only necessary luggage. Vive le Roy! Aboard the Oiseau, 28 May 1685 “…We are pleased: the wind is strong, … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Pharaoh’s Daughter

Posted on May 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Pharaoh’s Daughter” (1862) is a ballet masterpiece, Marius Petipa’s first serious success, hardly remembered at present. It is a treasure for those who are interested in the classical Russian ballet school. Another curious fact about the performance is that Petipa … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles III

Posted on March 26, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a new ancient riddle for you. It might seem philosophical however it means something quite ordinary for each of us. Use your imagination & intuition. Good Luck! “It feeds the entire world but always remains hungry”. … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XIII

Posted on March 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, goods news! We are near the Cape of Good Hope. The weather is changeable, prepare your raincoats & rain boots! 🙂 : Aboard the Oiseau, 10 May 1685 “A ship! We saw a ship! We are not alone … Continue reading →