Composer

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Jean-Baptiste Lully

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

First Performance

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Feb 13, 1669

Movement_count

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39

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Flore is a ballet composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully in 1669. The plot of the ballet revolves around the Roman goddess of flowers, Flore, who falls in love with the mortal shepherd, Zephyr. However, their love is threatened by the jealous and vengeful goddess, Juno, who seeks to destroy their relationship. The ballet is divided into several movements, each of which showcases the talents of the dancers and musicians. The opening movement features a lively and energetic dance by the nymphs and fauns, who celebrate the arrival of spring. This is followed by a solo dance by Flore, who expresses her love for Zephyr through graceful and fluid movements. The next movement features a duet between Flore and Zephyr, in which they express their love for each other through a series of intricate and delicate dance steps. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Juno appears and unleashes her wrath upon them. The final movements of the ballet feature a series of dramatic and intense dance sequences, as Flore and Zephyr struggle to overcome the obstacles that Juno has placed in their path. Ultimately, their love triumphs over Juno's jealousy, and they are able to live happily ever after. One of the most notable characteristics of Flore is its use of elaborate costumes and sets, which were designed to create a sense of grandeur and opulence. The ballet also features a wide range of musical styles, from lively and energetic dance tunes to more somber and reflective melodies. Flore premiered at the court of Louis XIV in 1669, and was an instant success. It was performed numerous times throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, and helped to establish Lully as one of the most important composers of his time. Today, it is still regarded as one of the most important works in the history of ballet, and continues to be performed by dance companies around the world.

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