Composer

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Jean-Baptiste Lully

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Ballet

First Performance

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Sep 14, 1665

Average_duration

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10:37

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

L'Amour médecin is an opera-ballet composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully with a libretto by Molière. It was first performed on September 15, 1665, at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris. The plot of L'Amour médecin revolves around the character of Clitandre, a young man who is in love with Lucinde, the daughter of a wealthy doctor named Diafoirus. However, Lucinde is suffering from a mysterious illness that her father cannot diagnose. Clitandre, with the help of his friend Léandre, devises a plan to cure Lucinde by pretending to be a doctor himself. He convinces Diafoirus to let him treat Lucinde, and through a series of comical mishaps, manages to cure her. The opera is divided into five acts, each with its own musical movements. The music of L'Amour médecin is characterized by Lully's signature style of French Baroque music, which features elaborate dance rhythms and intricate vocal harmonies. The opera also includes several ballet interludes, which were a popular feature of French opera at the time. One of the most notable aspects of L'Amour médecin is its use of comedy. Molière's libretto is full of witty dialogue and humorous situations, which are enhanced by Lully's music. The opera is also notable for its use of satire, particularly in its portrayal of the medical profession. Diafoirus, the pompous doctor who cannot cure his own daughter, is a caricature of the medical establishment of the time. L'Amour médecin was a popular success when it premiered in 1665, and it remained a staple of the French opera repertoire for many years. It was also influential in the development of French opera, particularly in its use of dance and comedy. Today, L'Amour médecin is still occasionally performed, and it is considered an important work in the history of French opera.

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