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Politics, Poetry & Personal Interest: Lully, King Louis XIV and the invention of French opera
[…] learned to play the violin. In 1646, dressed as Harlequin during Mardi Gras and amusing bystanders with his clowning and his violin, the boy attracted the attention of Roger de Lorraine, chevalier de Guise, son of Charles, Duke of Guise, who was returning to France and was looking for someone to converse in Italian with his niece, Mademoiselle de Montpensier (la Grande Mademoiselle). Portrait of Several Musicians and Artists by By François Puget 1688Traditionally the two main figures have been identified as Lully & librettist Philippe Quinault. Guise took the boy to Paris, where the fourteen-year-old entered Mademoiselle's service; from 1647 to 1652 he served as her "chamber boy" (garçon de chambre). Lully probably honed his musical skills by working with Mademoiselle's household musicians and with composers Nicolas Métru, François Roberday and Nicolas Gigault. The teenager's talents as a guitarist, violinist, and dancer quickly won him […]
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2020-01-01 16:11:00
The Olympia Symphony Orchestra seeks a dynamic and experienced Music Director to build on our reputation of musical excellence and community impact in the South Puget Sound region. The OSO Board of Directors and Search Committee invites qualified candidates to apply; the position will begin with the 2021–2022 concert season. [b]About the Olympia Symphony Orchestra[/b] The OSO […]
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ArtsJournal: music
2019-05-07 15:14:37
Seattle International Film Festival Executive Director
SIFF seeks an Executive Director to lead our organization at one of the most exciting times in our history. We have been actively transforming from being primarily focused on a world-class festival to additionally providing year-round entertainment and education to the broader Puget Sound community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new Executive Director […]
2018-12-11 00:25:08
by Maggie Molloy Whether you’re the world’s biggest Santa-fan, a grouchy Ebenezer Scrooge, or even just an avant-garde enthusiast looking to expand your holiday music horizons, Phil Kline’s got just the carol for you—and you’ve got two chances to experience …
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