Michel Richard Delalande

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Michel Richard Delalande born?December 15, 1657
2. When did Michel Richard Delalande die?June 18, 1726
3. What is the career?French Baroque composer and organist, serving King Louis XIV
4. Who was Michel Richard Delalande?Michel Richard Delalande was a famous French composer who lived from 1657 to 1726. He wrote music for King Louis XIV and many churches.
5. What is a grand motet and why did Delalande write so many?A grand motet is a large sacred song for choir, solo singers, and orchestra. Delalande wrote more than 70 of them to make the king’s church services sound amazing.

French Baroque: An era of music (approx. 1600-1750) known for its ornate style, grandeur, and emphasis on melody and harmony.
Grand Motet: A large-scale sacred choral work, a principal genre of French Baroque liturgical music.
Royal Patronage: Financial and social support provided by monarchs or nobility to artists and musicians.