Composer

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Michel Pignolet de Montéclair

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Average_duration

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11:57

Le Triomphe de l'amour is a Baroque opera-ballet composed by Michel Pignolet de Montéclair. It was first performed on March 19, 1699, at the Paris Opera. The opera-ballet consists of five acts and is based on a libretto by Antoine Houdar de la Motte. The first act of the opera-ballet begins with the arrival of the goddess Venus, who is seeking revenge on the god Apollo for his rejection of her love. She enlists the help of her son Cupid and his lover, the nymph Églé, to carry out her plan. The second act introduces the characters of the opera, including the shepherdess Climène, who is in love with the shepherd Tircis, and the prince Léonide, who is disguised as a woman in order to gain access to the court of the princess Hébé. The third act sees the arrival of Léonide at the court of Hébé, where she quickly becomes a favorite of the princess. Meanwhile, Cupid and Églé continue to carry out Venus's plan, which involves causing chaos and confusion among the characters. In the fourth act, Léonide's true identity is revealed, and she is forced to flee the court. However, she is pursued by Tircis, who is still in love with her. The final act of the opera-ballet sees the resolution of the various plotlines. Léonide and Tircis are reunited, and Hébé forgives Léonide for her deception. Venus's plan is ultimately foiled, and the characters are left to celebrate their triumph over love. Le Triomphe de l'amour is characterized by its use of dance and spectacle, which were hallmarks of the Baroque era. The opera-ballet features a variety of dance styles, including minuets, sarabandes, and bourrées, and the music is marked by its ornate melodies and intricate harmonies. The libretto is also notable for its use of humor and satire, which were common features of French opera at the time. Overall, Le Triomphe de l'amour is a prime example of the Baroque opera-ballet genre, and it remains a popular work in the repertoire of early music ensembles today.

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