Jean-Baptiste Lully[a] born Giovanni Battista Lulli (28 or 29 November [O.S. 18 or 19 November] 1632 – 22 March 1687) was an Italian-French composer, dancer and instrumentalist, who is considered a …

Jean-Baptiste Lully (born Nov. 29, 1632, Florence [Italy]—died March 22, 1687, Paris, France) was an Italian-born French court and operatic composer who from 1662 completely controlled French court …

Though born in Italy, Lully achieved immortal status as one of the most influential figures in all of French music history, eventually becoming a powerful symbol of France’s uniquely elegant approach to …

2 days ago · Simon Mundy attends a weekend of Baroque opera from the Italian-French composer, including a revival of Chateau de Versailles Spectacles’ new staging of ‘Atys’

The wrenching beauty of Jean-Baptiste Lully at the Palace of Versailles - IN FOCUS: Simon Mundy attends a weekend of Baroque opera from the Italian-French composer, including a revival of …

Lully is generally considered the first important modern conductor, and his ensemble, les petit-violon, was the precursor to what would become the modern symphony orchestra.

Despite his Italian origins, Lully was the most ardent defender of French music and the founder of the French operatic tradition. His most celebrated works include Alceste, Armide and Atys, the king’s …