History of music in Paris
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The city of Paris has been an important center for European music since the Middle Ages. It was noted for its choral music in the 12th century, for its role in the development of ballet during the Ren
Orchestra of the Paris Opera, by Edgar Degas (1870)
Lute player from the Ballet de la Nuit (1653)
Poster for the Ballets Russes (1909)
Kyrie from Messe de Nostre Dame composed by Guillaume de Machaut, about 1350
Music of France
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In France, music reflects a diverse array of styles. In the field of classical music, France has produced several prominent romantic composers, while folk and popular music have seen the rise of the c
The ballet master and choreographer Marius Petipa.
Cover page of the score of the song Si petite performed by Lucienne Boyer
Alan Stivell, a Celtic musician and singer.
Nolwenn Leroy often uses to reinterpret traditional Breton and Celtic songs.