Jean-Baptiste Lully: The Architect of French Baroque Grandeur Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Western music, a true innovator who fundamentally reshaped the soundscape of 17th-century France. More than just a composer, he was a meticulous craftsman, a shrewd administrator, and a key architect of Louis XIV’s opulent court – a man whose influence resonated throughout the musical world for centuries to come. Born in Florence into a family steeped in musical tradition, Lully's journey to becoming one of France’s most celebrated composers is a testa…