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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Jan 17, 1657

Movement_count

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49

Movement ....

Amour malade is a ballet composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully in 1672. The plot revolves around the character of Amour, who falls ill and is unable to perform his duties of spreading love and joy. The ballet is divided into four movements, each depicting a different aspect of Amour's illness and eventual recovery. The first movement, titled "La Maladie d'Amour" (The Illness of Love), shows Amour falling ill and being unable to fly. He is carried to a temple where he is attended to by a group of nymphs and shepherds. The second movement, "Les Remèdes d'Amour" (The Remedies of Love), depicts the various attempts made by the nymphs and shepherds to cure Amour's illness. They try everything from singing to dancing, but nothing seems to work. In the third movement, "La Guérison d'Amour" (The Recovery of Love), Amour finally recovers from his illness. He is able to fly again and resumes his duties of spreading love and joy. The final movement, "Les Plaisirs d'Amour" (The Pleasures of Love), shows Amour celebrating his recovery with a group of nymphs and shepherds. They dance and sing in celebration of love and its healing powers. Amour malade premiered on November 17, 1672, at the Palais Royal in Paris. The ballet was a great success and was performed numerous times throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The music of Amour malade is characterized by Lully's signature style of French Baroque music, which is characterized by its use of dance rhythms, ornate melodies, and elaborate harmonies. Overall, Amour malade is a charming and whimsical ballet that celebrates the power of love to heal and bring joy to the world. Its lively music and colorful characters make it a beloved classic of the French Baroque era.

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