Tag Archives: music

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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Music Inspiration

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, in anticipation of the new lunar year to come and some other fabulous events that are hold in Eternamenta blog since February 1, I wish to share with you this wonderful song. May it bring you inspiration too: … Continue reading →

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My Hungarian Passion: A Bajadér by Imre Kalman

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

Esteemed Readers, to write a post we all need some kind of inspiration. We derive it from various sources. I offer you one of them, that’s a completely extraordinary & amazing performance of Imre Kalman‘s operetta named ‘A Bajadér’.  It’s … Continue reading →

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