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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: Armide (1686)

Posted on May 5, 2020 by kethuprofumo

‘Armide’ must be one of the most famous operas by Jean-Baptiste Lully. It is considered to be a true masterpiece recognized by the musicians of future generations. The period when J.-B. Lully was making it was very tense for him. … Continue reading →

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Les Plaisirs de L’Ile Enchantée – Time of Miracles

Posted on June 18, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Louis XIV arranged plenty of great feasts. In fact, each one was a true gem, blending entertainment, art, music with some drops of magic. But celebrations of 1664 named ‘Les Plaisirs de L’Ile Enchantée’ entered the history. Maybe because they … Continue reading →

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