#OS39 - História da ópera: Lully e a “tragédie lyrique"

Today, I’ll talk about the importance of Jean-Baptiste Lully, an Italian-born composer who became a naturalized French citizen, in shaping French opera—especially in creating the tragédie en musique, also known as tragédie lyrique. After gaining exclusive control of the Académie Royale de Musique, Lully revolutionized French lyric theatre. His opera Cadmus et Hermione (1673) was his first tragédie en musique, followed by Alceste (1674), both showcasing the grand and theatrical style that would define his work. Between 1672 and 1687, Lully collaborated with the talented playwright Philippe Quinault, who wrote most of the librettos for his tragédies en musique. Together, they created iconic works that marked a turning point in operatic history. Lully introduced musical innovations that established French opera as a genre distinct from Italian opera, leaving behind a legacy of 13 tragédies en musique. If you're enjoying learning a bit about opera history and want to keep exploring the wonders of this art form, subscribe to the channel! Your support is a great encouragement for me. Let’s continue this amazing journey together! Links to today’s musical examples: Lully: Cadmus et Hermione – Chaconne from Act 1    • Lully: Cadmus et Hermione - Chaconne from ...   Lully: Cadmus & Hermione (Act 2 – Scene 6) with English subtitles    • Lully: Cadmus & Hermione (Act 2 - Scene 6)...   Lully – Troisième Suite “Alceste”: Rondeau de la Gloire    • Lully - 19 - Troisime Ste 'Alceste'  Ronde...   #OperaHistory #JeanBaptisteLully #FrenchOpera