Beaujoyeulx, Balthazar de — orig. Baltazarini di Belgioioso born 16th century, Piedmont region died 1587, Paris, Fr. Italian born French composer and choreographer. In 1555 he left Italy for Paris and joined the court of Catherine de Médicis as a violinist. There he… … Universalium
Ballet comique de la reine — „Springbrunnen Kutsche“, Illustration aus der Druckausgabe des Ballet comique de la reine Das Ballet comique de la reine (französisch Komisches Ballett der Königin) war ein mehrstündiges Spektakel des italienischen Choreografen Balthasar de… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Catherine de' Medici's patronage of the arts — made a significant contribution to the French Renaissance. Catherine was inspired by the example of her father in law, King Francis I of France (reigned 1515–1547), who had hosted the leading artists of Europe at his court. As a young woman, she… … Wikipedia
Performing arts — The performing arts are those forms of art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist s own body, face and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or… … Wikipedia
Music of Italy — See also: Music history of Italy Music of Italy Genres: Classical (Opera) Pop Rock (Hardcore New Wave Progressive rock) Disco Folk Hip hop Jazz History and … Wikipedia
Ballet Comique de la Reine — The Ballet Comique de la Reine was a court entertainment, now considered to be the first ballet. It was staged in Paris, France, in 1581 for the court of Catherine de Medici. It was produced and choreographed by Balthasar de Beaujoyeulx and… … Wikipedia
Tempe Restored — was a Caroline era masque, written by Aurelian Townshend and designed by Inigo Jones, and performed at Whitehall Palace on Shrove Tuesday, February 14, 1632. It was significant as an early instance in which a woman appeared in a speaking role in… … Wikipedia
History of ballet — Ballet is a formalised form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th century, further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form, and more recently in the United States. It is best known in the form of… … Wikipedia
Catherine de' Medici's court festivals — Ball at the Court of Henri III (detail), Franco Flemish school, c. 1582. Catherine de Medici s court festivals were a series of lavish and spectacular entertainments, sometimes called magnificences , laid on by Catherine de Medici, the queen… … Wikipedia
История балета — Балет является видом сценического искусства, включающего в себя формализованную форму танца. Содержание 1 Балет в Италии 2 17 й век Франция и придворные танцы … Википедия
