Jean-Baptiste Lully

Jean-Baptiste Lully was a 17th-century French composer and conductor, known for his significant influence on the development of French opera and Baroque music. Born in Italy in 1632, he moved to France and became the court composer for King Louis XIV. Lully is famous for integrating music with drama, creating lavish performances that celebrated the grandeur of the monarchy. His innovative use of orchestration and rhythm laid the groundwork for future composers. Lully's works, characterized by their elegant melodies and lively dance forms, remain important in the history of classical music, despite his tragic death in 1687 due to a conducting accident.