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Mercure Galant: Messenger of the Past – The Spirit of Carnival

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, Carnival always creates a special sort of spirit! It is a joy, hope for better life & finally sunny warm days. So, I have discovered this curious drinking song in one of “Mercure Galant” editions & share it … Continue reading →

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New Year Mood: Gaelic Song

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, it would be sad to bid farewell to 2018 without a pleasant music impromptu. This is a brilliant Scottish composition performed by Fiona Mackenzie in Gaelic… I guess it would add some spirit to our Louis XIV’s celebrations … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) is a genius of spiritual music of Louis XIV’s time. He is an example of a perfect composer who was able to create profound compositions for various instruments. He was highly appreciated and recognized by his contemporaries and … Continue reading →

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At King’s Service: François Couperin & Family

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

The Couperin musical family represents another glimpse of the 17th century France. I would say that their music is alike a scented air, rustling trees and  water murmuring, that awake a feeling of a true harmony in our soul. And … Continue reading →

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Music for the King: J. B. Lully

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers,                                                                              … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Night under a veil of Grand Divertissement Royal (1668)

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

Another magnificent festivity written in history was the Grand Divertissement Royal (1668). It was dedicated to success in the War of Devolution (1667-1668) and to the first capture of Franche-Compté, an important strategic goal in all the French wars of … Continue reading →

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Baroque Dance-L’Entrée d’Apollon

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, I offer to your dearest attention a graceful reconstruction of the 17th century dancing. Costumes & music pass the perfect air of this sophisticated art & that wonderful time. Enjoy watching! Vive le Roy! Maria KethuProfumo

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