Celebration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle held at Versailles by Louis XIV, King of France. (Versailles: 1668)
Described in
Le grand divertissement royal de Versailles. (Paris, 1668)
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Theatrical_Performance These musical entertainments were performed between the acts of Molière's George Dandin. Section "Le grand divertissement royal de Versailes."
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Ballet The first of a number of dances performed in these entertainments. List Throughout the text, the names of the actors and dancers are printed in the margins.
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Music Libretto Text of the "scene en musique" sung by Cloris and Climene.
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Combat Staged with music and dance, pitting dancers against dancers and singers against singers.
Festival: Celebration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle held at Versailles by Louis XIV, King of France.
Date: 1668
City: Versailles
Participants: Louis XIV (1638-1715) ('le Grand'), King of France
Dynasty: Bourbon
Notes: This book describes and gives the text of the musical entertainments given between acts of Molière's George Dandin, which was first performed at this festival.
Book details
Title: Le grand divertissement royal de Versailles.
Names: Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de (Author) Ballard, Robert (Printer)
