Category Archives: mythology
Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII
Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading
Russian Ballets: The Afternoon Of A Faun
“The Afternoon of a Faun” (1912) based on the music by Claude Debussy was a successful short ballet performed in the frames of “the Russian Seasons” in Paris. This short, light flirting dancing impromptu staging in the Ancient Greece environment … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles XI
Esteemed Readers, as the year is moving to the end, I’d like to present you a couple of spiritual & philosophical riddles. Regard them from this point of view while you are pondering upon the answer. Here is the first … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles X
Esteemed Readers, here is a new riddle very suitable for coming Halloween/Samhain time. Try to guess what object it might be. Good luck! “I was born & grown in the forest. Then I came to the house & gathered the … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: Marcia Degli Elfi E Dei Folletti
Esteemed Readers, if you are fond of fairies, dwarfs & other tiny magic creatures, you should like this pretty composition by our Cyrano which might be translated as “The March of Fairies & Goblins”. Samhain/Halloween is coming…🎃🎃🎃 Enjoy the … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVIII
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
Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII
Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new riddle. It is dedicated to nature, if be more precise, to a Russian landscape (3 notions). Good luck! “Two say:Let’s stand. Another two say: Let’s shake. Another two add: Let’s run”. REPLY to … Continue reading
Russian Ballets: The Magic Mirror 1903
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
Sergio Cammariere: La Rotta degli Alisei
Esteemed Readers, the Midsummer time is coming so I hope that this romantic & touching video by our Cyrano will create a wonderful atmosphere for you. Memories & hope are our magical weapons to pass any trouble! Happy Midsummer … Continue reading
Russian Ballets: La Bayadère
The ballet “La Bayadère” is another romantic ballet by Ludwig Minkus with choreography of Marius Petipa. It was presented by the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg on the 4th of February, 1887 & had an incredible success. “La Bayadère” is … Continue reading