Category Archives: opera

Tico & the Man’s Stories IV: Unknown Future

Posted on March 13, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Another year with Mr. Tucchini was indeed a trial for Tico. The old teacher was becoming worse and worse. His grumbling and criticism were unbearable, besides our hero had to become his chargé d’affaires. Mr. Tucchini’s health was getting weaker, … Continue reading →

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Russian Dance: At the Well

Posted on February 28, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we return back to Siberia & its wonderful folk dancing group. Enjoy the performance!😊🥳🥳🥳 Maria KethuProfumo

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Russian Ballets: La Bayadère

Posted on April 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

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Russian Ballets: The Nutcracker

Posted on January 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I suppose that “The Nutcracker” is one of the most famous Russian ballets in the world & you have heard of it or even watch it at least once. So I will only share some curious facts about … 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: 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 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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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Amadis

Posted on July 11, 2020 by kethuprofumo

“Amadis” is a music tragedy by Jean-Baptiste Lully based on a famous chivalric novel by Garci Rodrigez de Montalvo named “Amadis de Gaula”. It was staged for the first time in January 1684 . It was the first music tragedy … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Marche des mousquetaires 1658

Posted on February 15, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Early music compositions by Jean-Baptiste Lully are mostly connected with ballets & theatre performances; however some footprints of instrumental music yet can be discovered. The set of Marches 1658 composed for hautboys & tambours reveal us Lully-s unique music signature … Continue reading →

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Reflection of the Past: Jean-Baptiste Lully

Posted on February 5, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687), Louis XIV’s first composer of the Court, the superintendent of the Royal music & a master of the French Baroque, was born in Florence, Toscana. He belonged to a simple family, so his youth until 14th years … Continue reading →