Cadmus et Hermione

The prologue, in praise of King

With Cadmus et Hermione, Lully invented the form of the tragédie en musique (also known as tragédie lyrique). From contemporary Venetian opera, Lully incorporated elements of comedy among the servants, elements which he would later avoid, as would subsequent reformers in Italian opera.

A contemporary transcription of the overture by Jean-Henri d'Anglebert remains a possible part of the harpsichord repertoire.

In early 2008, the French ensemble Le Poème Harmonique staged a performance of the opera in Paris and Rouen, among other places.

Sources

Lois Rosow, "Cadmus et Hermione," Grove Music Online, [1] Archived 2008-05-16 at the Wayback Machine.

Centre de Musique Baroque Versailles website, [2]. ru

External links

• Naxos.com Archived 2005-10-23 at the Wayback Machine