Michel Richard Delalande (1657–1726) was a French Baroque composer and organist who is most renowned for his sacred music compositions. He served as one of the four sous-maîtres at the Royal Chapel under King Louis XIV, where he was responsible for providing much of the music performed at the Versailles Chapel. Delalande's career flourished in the court of Louis XIV, and he eventually became the principal composer of
... ViacMichel Richard Delalande (1657–1726) was a French Baroque composer and organist who is most renowned for his sacred music compositions. He served as one of the four sous-maîtres at the Royal Chapel under King Louis XIV, where he was responsible for providing much of the music performed at the Versailles Chapel. Delalande's career flourished in the court of Louis XIV, and he eventually became the principal composer of the king's grands motets, which were a specific form of French Baroque sacred music designed for soloists, choir, and orchestra.
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