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Ballet danced in Paris by Louis XIV. (Paris: 1665) |
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Ballet royal de la naissance de Venus. Dansé par sa majesté, le 26. de Ianuier 1665. (Paris, 1665) |
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Page 003
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Ballet The ballet is divided into two parts. The first part contains the birth of Venus while the second represents a series of myths (the rape of Europa, Daphne and Apollo, Ariadne on Naxos) that show her power.
Section "Ballet royal de la naissance de Venus. Argument."
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Page 008
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Music Sung by Neptune and Thetis, accompanied by Tritons.
Libretto Section "Premiere partie." This section contains an account of the birth of Venus sung by Neptune, Thetis and the Tritons.
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Page 010
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Machine Venus appears on a throne made of mother-of-pearl.
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Page 028
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Stage_design A scene change so that the stage now represents the month of May.
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Page 033
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Ballet The second part of the ballet begins with the Three Graces singing the praises of Venus as an introduction to the three myths to follow.
Section "Seconde partie."
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Page 040
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Stage_design Another scene change. The stage now represents the Temple of Paphos.
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Page 042
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Stage_design The final scene change, this time representing Hell for the story of Orpheus and Euridyce.
Ballet The "danse des ombres".
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Festival details |
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Festival: Ballet danced in Paris by Louis XIV. |
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Date: 1665 |
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City: Paris |
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Participants: Louis XIV (1638-1715) ('le Grand'), King of France
Maria Teresa (1631-1683), Infanta of Spain, m. Louis XIV, King of France |
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Dynasty: Bourbon |
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Notes: This account of the ballet gives the names of dancers and performers throughout. |
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Book details |
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Title: Ballet royal de la naissance de Venus. Dansé par sa majesté, le 26. de Ianuier 1665. |
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Names: Ballard, Robert (Printer)
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Published: Paris, 1665 |
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Shelfmark: 839.e.2.(8) |
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Format: 52 pp. 4º |
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References: Watanabe No. 1918 |
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Notes:
Bound with seven other works. |
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