The composers of the French Baroque had a way of using kettledrums that sets them apart from everyone else - stately and stirring at the same time. I never tire of it.
This piece, Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, was a mocking satire of the Ottoman court, originally performed as a comic ballet before Louis XIV, provoking gales of laughter. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OO2HBhwk05g.html The bombastic levity of the music stands in stark contrast with the tragedy taking place in the background which comes to a point as Marais callously rejects the request of the lovelorn Madeleine to visit her and play the piece he composed for her. In her despair, she hangs herself. The music becomes a satire of the shallowness and self-importance of Marais himself which is why it was chosen for the scene.
I used this as my wedding march when I got married in 1995. My British husband and I saw this movie when it came out in England and loved it. He's with God now, but I will always remember the day that we joined our hearts to music we discovered together.
Le baroque c'est toute l'histoire du Grand Siècle qui défile sous mes yeux, quelle classe, ce courant musical m'a toujours plu de même que le menuet qui l'accompagne souvent.
One of the best movies I've ever watched. Everything is excellent: the acting performances, the soundtrack selection, the musical direction by Jordi Savall the musical performances and the movie direction by Alain Corneau. Pure Gold!
Musical historical movies are in a class of their own. Somebody should put together a play list of all those movies, starting with this one. On this list would have to be Mozart, Immortal Beloved, and the one about JS Bach, for starters.
Cocorico! A propos de baroque français....Jean-Baptiste Lully ou Giovanni Battista Lulli en italien né à Florence le 28 novembre 1632 et surnommé Le Florentin, donc italien de culture et gènes. Le bout de papier de la naturalisation ne change rien au fait qu'il vient de la patrie des Arts et de la Musique et de Florence!
@@ilyamurom Sauf que Lully est arrivé assez jeune en France(14 ans il me semble)et a fait toute son éducation musicale en France. Il est peut être italien de naissance mais musicalement il est est 100% français.
@@ildebrandodisidoro-scoccan4558 Plutôt les italiens qui viennent en France pour proposer leurs services et gagner leurs vies. C'est encore vérifiable aujourd'hui. D'ailleurs l'état italien n'aurait jamais existé sans la France. Donc je pense que personne n'est la fille d'un autre... Plutôt une relation entre cousins.
As fantastic, stupendous, and spectacular as Depardieu was in this wonderful film, it's his role as Cyrano de Bergerac in the filmed version of that epic play that is his jewel in the crown. It's as though he were born to play Cyrano. Cyrano is one of my favorite movies ever, an unforgettable experience. And this one is not too bad, either.
Aah Cyrano de Bergerac, it's been years since I've seen that one. Need to watch it again some time. Also, don't forget Dépardieus role as the count of Monte Cristo :)
There is no cello 😉 only viola da gamba, but, strange enough, some musicians play the bow like cellists. The one on the left plays it right for the gamba.
The music is from Le bourgeois gentilhomme. A musical play, making fun of a business man playing at being a gentleman. Its from a brief dance routine prior to the entrance of the Mufti to make M. Jourdain a Mamamushi. It is a total farce ending in M. Jourdain allowing his daughter to marry her sweetheart. The sweetheart is pretending to be a Turkish prince and Jourdain is duped into allowing the marriage.
Friendly...? Lol. I love France - it's one of the most beautiful countries on Earth - but the French sure ain't friendly as a nation. Individuals, sure😋
@@Pete_Delfina Not early nor late. Made by one of the exemplars of baroque music. You must look further! I'm sure you may find more baroque music you enjoy.
Just Abit of formality in the form of musicians playing some incredible music!! Love it as it's a whole world away from this one ♥️ for awhile as a reprieve! 👍🌹😄
Lullly died from gangrene caused by hitting his foot with his conducting staff (I believe he was seated at the time). He refused to have have his leg amputated because that would mean he would never dance again. I hope dancers and dance fans admire him for being a martyr to the art of dance!
Обожаю ЛИЛУ! Только включаешь его шедевры, мурашки, только через часа два сходят! Ещё и Шмельцер, Пахельбель, и.т.д, и.т.п.! Лучшее лекарство от всех болезней и вирусов!!!!!!!!
C.est le.fait.que.se.soit totalement.gratuit qui fait toute la beauté du geste, le.faire.pour rien, juste pour le.panache , Salut fraternel Un francais🇫🇷🙃
Giovanni Battista Lulli / Jean- Baptiste Lully nació en Florencia , Italia el 28/Nov/1632 y falleció en París el 22/03/1687. Fue un compositor, instrumentista y bailarín franco- italiano ligado a la figura y reinado de Luis XIV. Iniciador de la ópera en Francia y creador de la tragedia lírica, forma genuina que reúne el sentido estético francés con el ballet.
@MrGorfreeman Marin Marais était un compositeur indépendant, qui pouvait vivre de ses compositions, ce qui était très rare à l'époque! Lully composait surtout en coopération avec Molière pour des 'comédies-ballets', et était donc sous la protection du Roi, qui l'appréciait beaucoup.
Musique du roi soleil louis le 14ème à Versailles dévoué à sa grandeur et pendant ce temps son peuple mourrait de faim plus tard la révolution a mis un terme à ce mépris et cette opulence que la fête commence beau film avec philippe NOIRET
