Jean-Baptiste Lully

Jean-Baptiste Lully (November 28, 1632 – 22 March 1687) was an Italian naturalized French composer, guitarist, violinist, and dancer who is considered a master of the French Baroque music style.

Nationality: Italian (later naturalized as French)

Location: Born in Florence, Italy; worked in France

Patrons: Louis XIV of France

Accomplishments:

• Pioneer in the establishment of French opera
• Contributed to the development of the French overture
• Played a key role in the creation of the Académie Royale de Musique

Best Known Works:

• "Cadmus et Hermione" (1673)
• "Atys" (1676)
• "Armide" (1686)