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Although the musical creation in France dates back to the Middle Ages, it knew its golden age in the seventeenth century thanks to Louis XIV, who employed several musicians and composers in the royal court. The most renowned composers of this period include [[Marc-Antoine Charpentier]], [[François Couperin]], [[Michel-Richard Delalande]], [[Jean-Baptiste Lully]] and [[Marin Marais]], all of them composers at the court. After the death of the "Roi Soleil", French musical creation lost dynamism, but in the next century the music of [[Jean-Philippe Rameau]] reached some prestige, and today he is still one of the most renowned French composers. French classical music knew a revival in the nineteenth and twentieth century, at the end of the romantic movement, at first with opera composers [[Hector Berlioz]], [[Georges Bizet]], [[Gabriel Fauré]], [[Charles Gounod]], [[Jacques Offenbach]], [[Édouard Lalo]], [[Jules Massenet]] and [[Camille Saint-Saëns]]. This period was a golden age for operas, being popular in the country the [[opéra bouffon]], the [[opera-ballet]] and the [[opéra comique]] genres. Later came precursors of modern classical music [[Érik Satie]], [[Francis Poulenc]], and above all [[Claude Debussy]] and [[Maurice Ravel]]. More recently, at the middle of the twentieth century, [[Maurice Ohana]], [[Pierre Schaeffer]] and [[Pierre Boulez]] contributed to the transformations of [[contemporary classical music]]. |
Although the musical creation in France dates back to the Middle Ages, it knew its golden age in the seventeenth century thanks to Louis XIV, who employed several musicians and composers in the royal court. The most renowned composers of this period include [[Marc-Antoine Charpentier]], [[François Couperin]], [[Michel-Richard Delalande]], [[Jean-Baptiste Lully]] and [[Marin Marais]], all of them composers at the court. After the death of the "Roi Soleil", French musical creation lost dynamism, but in the next century the music of [[Jean-Philippe Rameau]] reached some prestige, and today he is still one of the most renowned French composers. French classical music knew a revival in the nineteenth and twentieth century, at the end of the romantic movement, at first with opera composers [[Hector Berlioz]], [[Georges Bizet]], [[Gabriel Fauré]], [[Charles Gounod]], [[Jacques Offenbach]], [[Édouard Lalo]], [[Jules Massenet]] and [[Camille Saint-Saëns]]. This period was a golden age for operas, being popular in the country the [[opéra bouffon]], the [[opera-ballet]] and the [[opéra comique]] genres. Later came precursors of modern classical music [[Érik Satie]], [[Francis Poulenc]], and above all [[Claude Debussy]] and [[Maurice Ravel]]. More recently, at the middle of the twentieth century, [[Maurice Ohana]], [[Pierre Schaeffer]] and [[Pierre Boulez]] contributed to the transformations of [[contemporary classical music]]. |
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French music then followed the rapid emergence of pop and rock music at the middle of the twentieth century. Although English-speaking creations has reached some popularity in the country, French pop music, known as ''[[chanson française]]'', has remained very popular. Among the most important French artists of the century are [[Edith Piaf]], [[Georges Brassens]], [[Léo Ferré]], [[Charles Aznavour]] and [[Serge Gainsbourg]]. Although there are very few rock bands in France compared to English-speaking countries,<ref>[[Radio France Internationale|RFI Musique]], [http://www.rfimusique.com/siteen/biographie/biographie_6049.asp Biography of Noir Désir], March 2009 : “Rock music doesn't come naturally to the French. A Latin country, with more affinity to poetry and melody, France has very rarely produced talented rock musicians. Rock music has other, more Anglo-Saxon ingredients”</ref> bands such as [[Noir Désir]], [[Mano Negra]], [[Niagara]], [[Rita Mitsouko]] and more recently [[Superbus]], [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] and [[Gojira]]<ref name=frmusic>France Diplomatie, [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/culture-and-media_6819/culture_6874/music_5335/french-music-has-the-whole-planet-singing_13031.html French music has the whole planet singing], June 2009</ref> have reached worldwide popularity. Others French artists with international careers have been popular in several countries, for example female singers [[Mireille Mathieu]] and [[Mylène Farmer]],<ref name=frmusic/> electronic music pioneers [[Jean-Michel Jarre]], [[Laurent Garnier]] |
French music then followed the rapid emergence of pop and rock music at the middle of the twentieth century. Although English-speaking creations has reached some popularity in the country, French pop music, known as ''[[chanson française]]'', has remained very popular. Among the most important French artists of the century are [[Edith Piaf]], [[Georges Brassens]], [[Léo Ferré]], [[Charles Aznavour]] and [[Serge Gainsbourg]]. Although there are very few rock bands in France compared to English-speaking countries,<ref>[[Radio France Internationale|RFI Musique]], [http://www.rfimusique.com/siteen/biographie/biographie_6049.asp Biography of Noir Désir], March 2009 : “Rock music doesn't come naturally to the French. A Latin country, with more affinity to poetry and melody, France has very rarely produced talented rock musicians. Rock music has other, more Anglo-Saxon ingredients”</ref> bands such as [[Noir Désir]], [[Mano Negra]], [[Niagara]], [[Rita Mitsouko]] and more recently [[Superbus]], [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] and [[Gojira]]<ref name=frmusic>France Diplomatie, [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/culture-and-media_6819/culture_6874/music_5335/french-music-has-the-whole-planet-singing_13031.html French music has the whole planet singing], June 2009</ref> have reached worldwide popularity. Others French artists with international careers have been popular in several countries, for example female singers [[Mireille Mathieu]] and [[Mylène Farmer]],<ref name=frmusic/> electronic music pioneers [[Jean-Michel Jarre]], [[Laurent Garnier]] and [[Bob Sinclar]], and later [[David Guetta]]. In the 1990s and 2000s, electronic duos [[Daft Punk]], [[Justice (French band)|Justice]] and [[Air (band)|Air]] also reached worldwide popularity and contributed to the reputation of modern electronic music in the world.<ref name=frmusic/><ref>The Telegraph, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3669339/Daft-Punk-Behind-the-robot-masks.html Daft Punk: Behind the robot masks], 17 November 2007 : "Daft Punk were in many ways responsible for turning the spotlight on a new, cool underground of French music in the late 1990s, including bestselling acts such as Air, and have been a huge influence on the current generation of international star DJs"</ref><ref>[[BBC News]], [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1721450.stm The return of French pop music], 20 December 2001</ref> |
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Among current musical events and institutions in France, many are dedicated to classical music and operas. The most prestigious institutions are the state-owned [[Paris National Opera]] (with its two sites [[Palais Garnier]] and [[Opéra Bastille]]), the [[Opéra National de Lyon]], the [[Théâtre du Châtelet]] in Paris, the [[Théâtre du Capitole]] in [[Toulouse]] and the [[Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux]]. As for music festivals, there are several events organized, the most popular being the [[Eurockéennes]] and [[Rock en Seine]]. The [[Fête de la Musique]], imitated by many foreign cities, was first launched by the French government in 1982.<ref>Ministry of Culture of France, [http://www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr/site-2010/?page_id=550 About « Fête de la Musique »]</ref><ref>France Diplomatie, [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/culture-and-media_6819/culture_6874/music_5335/fete-musique-21.06.07_9392.html Fête de la Musique], June 21, 2007</ref> Major music halls and venues in France include [[Le Zénith]] sites present in many cities and other |
Among current musical events and institutions in France, many are dedicated to classical music and operas. The most prestigious institutions are the state-owned [[Paris National Opera]] (with its two sites [[Palais Garnier]] and [[Opéra Bastille]]), the [[Opéra National de Lyon]], the [[Théâtre du Châtelet]] in Paris, the [[Théâtre du Capitole]] in [[Toulouse]] and the [[Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux]]. As for music festivals, there are several events organized, the most popular being the [[Eurockéennes]] and [[Rock en Seine]]. The [[Fête de la Musique]], imitated by many foreign cities, was first launched by the French government in 1982.<ref>Ministry of Culture of France, [http://www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr/site-2010/?page_id=550 About « Fête de la Musique »]</ref><ref>France Diplomatie, [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/culture-and-media_6819/culture_6874/music_5335/fete-musique-21.06.07_9392.html Fête de la Musique], June 21, 2007</ref> Major music halls and venues in France include [[Le Zénith]] sites present in many cities and other places in Paris ([[Paris Olympia]], [[Théâtre Mogador]], [[Élysée Montmartre]], etc.). |
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* http://www.chambe-aix.com/musique/dossier/chronique_musique_france/ |
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* http://www.justfrance.org/france/france-art.asp |
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* http://ie.franceguide.com/home.html?NodeID=1 and http://ie.franceguide.com/ResMDLF/Home/France.htm |
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* http://www.franceinlondon.co.uk/en-Article-browse-by-categories-9-Culture.html |
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Although the musical creation in France dates back to the Middle Ages, it knew its golden age in the seventeenth century thanks to Louis XIV, who employed several musicians and composers in the royal court. The most renowned composers of this period include Marc-Antoine Charpentier, François Couperin, Michel-Richard Delalande, Jean-Baptiste Lully and Marin Marais, all of them composers at the court. After the death of the "Roi Soleil", French musical creation lost dynamism, but in the next century the music of Jean-Philippe Rameau reached some prestige, and today he is still one of the most renowned French composers. French classical music knew a revival in the nineteenth and twentieth century, at the end of the romantic movement, at first with opera composers Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet, Gabriel Fauré, Charles Gounod, Jacques Offenbach, Édouard Lalo, Jules Massenet and Camille Saint-Saëns. This period was a golden age for operas, being popular in the country the opéra bouffon, the opera-ballet and the opéra comique genres. Later came precursors of modern classical music Érik Satie, Francis Poulenc, and above all Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. More recently, at the middle of the twentieth century, Maurice Ohana, Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Boulez contributed to the transformations of contemporary classical music.
French music then followed the rapid emergence of pop and rock music at the middle of the twentieth century. Although English-speaking creations has reached some popularity in the country, French pop music, known as chanson française, has remained very popular. Among the most important French artists of the century are Edith Piaf, Georges Brassens, Léo Ferré, Charles Aznavour and Serge Gainsbourg. Although there are very few rock bands in France compared to English-speaking countries,[1] bands such as Noir Désir, Mano Negra, Niagara, Rita Mitsouko and more recently Superbus, Phoenix and Gojira[2] have reached worldwide popularity. Others French artists with international careers have been popular in several countries, for example female singers Mireille Mathieu and Mylène Farmer,[2] electronic music pioneers Jean-Michel Jarre, Laurent Garnier and Bob Sinclar, and later David Guetta. In the 1990s and 2000s, electronic duos Daft Punk, Justice and Air also reached worldwide popularity and contributed to the reputation of modern electronic music in the world.[2][3][4]
Among current musical events and institutions in France, many are dedicated to classical music and operas. The most prestigious institutions are the state-owned Paris National Opera (with its two sites Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille), the Opéra National de Lyon, the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse and the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. As for music festivals, there are several events organized, the most popular being the Eurockéennes and Rock en Seine. The Fête de la Musique, imitated by many foreign cities, was first launched by the French government in 1982.[5][6] Major music halls and venues in France include Le Zénith sites present in many cities and other places in Paris (Paris Olympia, Théâtre Mogador, Élysée Montmartre, etc.).
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References
- ^ RFI Musique, Biography of Noir Désir, March 2009 : “Rock music doesn't come naturally to the French. A Latin country, with more affinity to poetry and melody, France has very rarely produced talented rock musicians. Rock music has other, more Anglo-Saxon ingredients”
- ^ a b c France Diplomatie, French music has the whole planet singing, June 2009
- ^ The Telegraph, Daft Punk: Behind the robot masks, 17 November 2007 : "Daft Punk were in many ways responsible for turning the spotlight on a new, cool underground of French music in the late 1990s, including bestselling acts such as Air, and have been a huge influence on the current generation of international star DJs"
- ^ BBC News, The return of French pop music, 20 December 2001
- ^ Ministry of Culture of France, About « Fête de la Musique »
- ^ France Diplomatie, Fête de la Musique, June 21, 2007
External links
- http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/DF_music.shtml
- http://www.chambe-aix.com/musique/dossier/chronique_musique_france/
- http://www.justfrance.org/france/france-art.asp
- http://ie.franceguide.com/home.html?NodeID=1 and http://ie.franceguide.com/ResMDLF/Home/France.htm
- http://www.franceinlondon.co.uk/en-Article-browse-by-categories-9-Culture.html