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Michel Richard Delalande

Michel Richard Delalande
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Michel Richard Delalande [de Lalande] was a French Baroque composer and organist who was in the service of King Louis XIV. He was one of the most important composers of grands motets. He also wrote orchestral suites known as Simphonies pour les Soupers du Roy and ballets.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Marin MaraisMay 31, 1656 – August 15, 1728
  2. Michel Richard Delalande (this page)December 15, 1657 – June 18, 1726
  3. Giuseppe TorelliApril 22, 1658 – February 8, 1709
  4. Domenico GabrielliOctober 19, 1659 – July 10, 1690
  5. Henry PurcellSeptember 10, 1659 – November 21, 1695
  6. Alessandro ScarlattiMay 2, 1660 – October 22, 1725

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