Previous posts for August 6th are here: Barbara Strozzi (2019), Ernesto Lecuona (2020), and Leland Smith (2021)
Jean-Baptiste Lully fils (6 August 1665 – 9 March 1743) was a French musician and the second son of the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully.
Trees and Apples
All three of Jean-Baptiste Lully’s sons had musical careers as successive surintendants of the King's Music. – adapted from Wikipedia
Two days ago, remember we
Had birthday cake for one Lully,
And now, behold! We have another
Because, you see, he had a brother.
Their father, versed in court affairs,
Found good position for his heirs,
But sadly for this power broker,
His progeny were mediocre.
Envoi
If you’re a father, you might wish you
Had nurtured more successful issue.
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