Mark Howard: Louis XIII: "Tu crois o beau soleil"

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Louis XIII: "Tu crois o beau soleil" played by Mark Howard

French monarchs long enjoyed reputations for possessing talent in music and a passion for dance. Not least of these was Louis XIII who composed motets and a ballet entitled "Le Merlaison" from which this gorgeous air is taken. Though brief, it has a haunting quality that does not fade.