The "grand motet" of the late Baroque in France as exemplified by Michel-Richard de Lalande and a selected group of his contemporaries.
Contributors: Lalande, Michel Richard de, 1657-1726.
Publisher: University of Rochester Press
Published: 1955
Place of publication: Rochester, N.Y
Language: eng
Subjects: Lalande, Michel Richard de, -- 1657-1726; Motet; Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with string orchestra -- To 1800 -- Scores
Notes: The music is for chorus (SATB), in varying combinations, and string orchestra, with realization of the figured bass for organ.  Latin words.

Appendices (v. 1, leaves [269]-305): A. Index of compositions by Michel-Richard de Lalande.  B. Ornaments found in the "grand motets".- (v. 2): C. Ten complete "grand motets" by Michael-Richard de Lalande. D. Six complete "grand motets" by contemporaries of de Lalande.

Thesis - University of Southern California.

Bibliography: v. 1, leaves [254]-267.

Vol. 1: microprint copy (positive) of typescript; v. 2: microprint copy of author's transcription, in modern notation, of 10 motets by de Lalande. 35 cards.