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Rameau and his work
Rameau and his period
The birth in previous years of several sons to the Grand Dauphin ensures the continuation of the senior Bourbon line on the throne of France.
Première of the first opera by Lully fils and Marais, Alcide, at the Académie royale de musique.
Couperin is now organist at the Chapelle royale.
Première of Charpentier's first opera, Médée, at the Académie royale de musique.
Première of Desmarest's first opera, Didon, at the Académie royale de musique.