Absolutism succeeded for Louis XIV in France but failed for Charles I in England. How and why did Louis succeed when Charles failed? What lasting effects did Louis’ success have? What lasting effects did Charles’ failure have? We see strong executives all over the world today. Is this an effective way to govern? Should the US become more or less authoritarian?
English and French music between 1550 and 1715 were very different. While the early Baroque music we heard last week was mostly religious in nature, Northern composers were asked to do other things with their music as well. Music and performances became important political tools. Compare English music to French music between 1550 and 1715, using one specific composer and composition from each country.
Examples:
Jean Baptiste Lully…various pieces, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mVa1MB0nc4&list=RD5mVa1MB0nc4&start_radio=1&t=0
Elisabeth-Jacquet de la Guerre…Cembalo Suites
Henry Purcell…Sonatas
George Frideric Handel…various pieces
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