Royal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court

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DescriptionRoyal Harmonies: The Musical Splendor of France's Grand Court in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactJean-Baptiste Lully, the master of French Baroque, is best known for his opera Armide and the grand ballet Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. His work defined the court of Louis XIV, with the king himself often dancing in his productions. Lully's music, characterized by its rhythmic precision and grandeur, set the standard for French opera and ballet, making his compositions c...

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