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J'ai du bon tabac (Anon.) / Menuet d'Isis (J.-B. Lully) / Menuet d'Alcide (L. Lully) / Menuet à quatre (M. Marais)
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Composer:Various ComposersGenre:ChamberStyle:Chamber MusicAverage_duration:2:40"J'ai du bon tabac" is a traditional French folk song that dates back to the 18th century. It is a lively and upbeat tune that is often played at social gatherings and dances. The melody is simple and catchy, with a repetitive structure that makes it easy to sing along to. The "Menuet d'Isis" and "Menuet d'Alcide" were both composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, a French composer who lived in the 17th century. These pieces are both examples of the minuet, a popular dance form that was popular in the Baroque era. The minuet is characterized by its elegant and graceful movements, and its simple, repetitive structure. The "Menuet à quatre" was composed by Marin Marais, a French composer who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. This piece is also a minuet, but it is written for four instruments instead of just one. The "Menuet à quatre" is a more complex and sophisticated piece than the other two minuets, with intricate harmonies and counterpoint. Overall, these four pieces represent different aspects of French music from the Baroque and folk traditions. They are all characterized by their elegance, grace, and simplicity, and they are still enjoyed and performed today.More....
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