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Robert de Visée: The Court Guitarist Who Brought Baroque Elegance to Life
If Gaspar Sanz represents the fiery, folk‑infused side of the Baroque guitar, Robert de Visée represents its courtly refinement. As a musician in the service of Louis XIV — the Sun King — de Visée shaped the sound of French Baroque guitar music with grace, subtlety, and sophistication. Who Was Robert de Visée? Robert de Visée (c. 1655–1732/33) was a French guitarist, theorbist, singer, and composer who served at the court of Louis XIV and later Louis XV. He was appointed Gu
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