Michel Richard Delalande, French organist and composer (died 1726)

Michel Richard Delalande

French composer and organist (1657–1726)

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.