Baroque composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) was born in Italy and christened as Giovanni Battista Lulli. He was taken to France in his twenties where his musical talent blossomed. Lully was composer, music director, and family music director in the court of Louis XIV, the "Sun King." He became the director of the Académie royale de musique in Paris, thus exerting major influence upon French opera. He also composed in other genres, including ballet.
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Find A Grave entry with life history, involvement with the Sun King, his homosexuality and sham marriage, and the story of his death from gangrene. Includes portrait, photos of tomb and church where buried, and interactive memorial.
Listing at the Lied and Arts Songs Text Page with lyrics, some in English translation.
Filmography at IMDb notes movies and television shows featuring his compositions.
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia profiles his secular and religious contributions.
Biography from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program includes details of his relationship with King Louis XIV, provides related composers and period information, and has a partial discography.
Biographical data, innovations and career highlights, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.
Links, recommended recordings and books, new and forthcoming recordings, and pictures.
Find A Grave entry with life history, involvement with the Sun King, his homosexuality and sham marriage, and the story of his death from gangrene. Includes portrait, photos of tomb and church where buried, and interactive memorial.
Listing at the Lied and Arts Songs Text Page with lyrics, some in English translation.
Filmography at IMDb notes movies and television shows featuring his compositions.
Biography and complete files offered in MIDI format.
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia profiles his secular and religious contributions.
Biography from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program includes details of his relationship with King Louis XIV, provides related composers and period information, and has a partial discography.
Links, recommended recordings and books, new and forthcoming recordings, and pictures.
Biographical data, innovations and career highlights, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays.
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