, Scaramouche b. November 9, 1608 d. December 7, 1694 Stage Actor. He was born in Naples (Italy) and died in Paris (France). He was a comic actor of Commedia dell'Arte, that triumphed in Paris with the Troupe Italienne. He was known as Scaramouche (Scaramuccia in italian language), one of his characters. He was contemporary of Molière. Also, he wrote the book Quando Amor Comanda. His real name was Tiberio Fiorilli and was the character title of the book of Rafael Sabitini, defined as "He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Saint Eustache Church, Paris, Ile-de-France Region, France
Rameau, Jean Philippe b. September 25, 1683 d. September 12, 1764 Composer and Theorist. His "Treatise of Harmony" (1722) is considered a landmark in the development of modern theories of harmony. His theories helped shift the emphasis from Baroque counterpoint to a more symphonic style using chords, laying the foundations for the Classical period. He wrote many harpsichord and chamber pieces, but is best-known for his stage compositions. Rameau was born in Dijon, France, and was a cathedral organist in many cities before settling in Paris around 1722...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Saint Eustache Church, Paris, Ile-de-France Region, France
b. November 9, 1608 d. December 7, 1694