J B Lully В«armideв» Lwv 71 [passacaille Les Plaisirs Ont Choisi Pour Asile] -

As the orchestral passacaglia unfolds, the chorus and soloists join in with the air ("Pleasure has chosen for its asylum"). The lyrics paint a picture of a tranquil sanctuary for "fortunate lovers," yet they carry a haunting undercurrent of fleeting time:

The music serves as a divertissement —a grand, hypnotic dance intended to distract Renaud and hold him in a state of sensory bliss while Armide grapples with her conflicting emotions of hatred and passion. "Les Plaisirs Ont Choisi Pour Asile" As the orchestral passacaglia unfolds, the chorus and

The Echoes of Enchantment: Lully’s Passacaille from Armide Musical Architecture : The text urges the listener

: While the surface is "fluffy" and rococo, the subtext is unexpectedly bleak, reflecting the fragile, illusory nature of the magic holding Renaud captive. Musical Architecture Love no longer reigns".

: The text urges the listener to enjoy happiness while it lasts, warning that "in the winter of our lives, Love no longer reigns".