Lulli was originally Italian, but became a naturalized Frenchman. Was composer to the court of the Sun King. Died of gangrene when he accidentally hit his toe with the baton with which he kept the tempo. Apparently he must have been diabetic. This is music of the Court of Versailles. Gabe Meruelo.
Lulli was originally Italian, but became a naturalized Frenchman. Was composer to the court of the Sun King. Died of gangrene when he accidentally hit his toe with the baton with which he kept the tempo. Apparently he must have been diabetic. This is music of the Court of Versailles. Gabe Meruelo.
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