Tag Archives: Jean Baptiste Lully

Dedicated to Tom Jobim: Bossa Nova Movie (2000)

Posted on January 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Is it possible to unite the genius music by Tom Jobim & cinema? The answer is simple: without any problems! Moreover, a perfect plot, a great shooting & a proper film message will create a completely incredible masterpiece. As, for … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Les Amants Magnifiques/The Magnificent Lovers

Posted on January 18, 2021 by kethuprofumo

During the carnival 1670 Molière & Jean-Baptiste Lully presented a wonderful comedy-ballet to the Court. It was named “Les Amants Magnifiques/The Magnificent Lovers”. The plot so far: “Two brave & bold chevaliers Iphicrates & Timocles fight for love of a … Continue reading →

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Tom Jobim: Meditaçao

Posted on January 14, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another lounge & rather festive musical composition by Tom Jobim called “Meditaçao” (1963). Enjoy its serene & positive spirit. Maria KethuProfumo

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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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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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Tom Jobim: Se Todos Fossem Iguas a Você/If Everyone Were Like You

Posted on December 18, 2020 by kethuprofumo

  Esteemed Readers, Christmas is coming, therefore to make the environment more pleasant tonight I would like to offer you one of my favourite compositions by our genius duet Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes named “Se Todos Fossem Iguas … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: Plaude Laetare Gallia

Posted on December 14, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, on the 14th Avent Day I would like to share with you a solemn composition by Jean-Baptiste Lully to create a special Christmas environment for you. This  motet, Plaude Laetare Gallia, was composed on the occasion of the … 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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Tom Jobim: Lígia

Posted on November 11, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers,  today I present you a wonderful poetic song by Tom Jobim dedicated to his muse Lygia Marina de Moraes. Our minstrel composed this masterpiece in 1972. Enjoy listening! 😀🌹🌴 Maria KethuProfumo

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