Course Summary
Explore the world of 17th-century France, where music was at the heart of life at Louis XIV’s court. From daily routines to grand ceremonies, performances shaped both private and public spheres—marking rituals, elevating celebrations, and enriching entertainments from the modest to the magnificent. This course offers a special focus on the life and legacy of Jean-Baptiste Lully, the King’s influential Maître de Musique, whose work defined the sound of the era.
Delivered by Dr Richard Stone
Course Sessions
Wednesday, 15th April - 3 classes
$275 / $261 (conc)
Richard STONE
Ricahrd Stone has long been intrigued by history and fascinated by human creativity. An extended period of tertiary study produced a Degree in Art History and Music along with Diplomas in Art and Design and in Education, followed by a satisfying 30-year career as a teacher and lecturer in independent schools. Throughout his teaching career, Richard also practised as a painter and photographer and satisfied an urge to travel by developing a program of European study tours. Since the mid-90s, Richard has accompanied more than 20 groups of secondary students and adults to various destinations in search of cultural enlightenment. Richard has been teaching at the CAE since 2016, sharing his enthusiasm for history, literature and the arts through a range of talks.