Amadis

Amadis is the first opera by Jean-Baptiste Lully and Philippe Quinault that was not based upon ancient legend or mythology. It was presented for the first time at Paris, not Versailles, although its medieval subject is supposed to have been suggested by Louis XIV. It started its initial run at the Palais-Royal on 15 January 1684 because the French and Italian troupes were holding the attention of the Court at this time with comedies and tragedies mounted under the direction of the dauphine. The…