Michel-Richard de Lalande was the chief composer for the Royal Chapel at Versailles for Louis XIV and Louis XV from 1683-1723, first sharing the duties with three others but consolidating his control over the chapel through the favor of The Sun King himself. Lalande"s 70+ "grands motets" represent the pinnacle of the Versaille Style of Baroque composition, and these three works are masterpieces of this style: Regina Coeli (S.53), De Profundis (S.23), and Cantate Domino (S.72). Brilliant recording of British ensemble Ex Cathedra, which earned a glowing 3-star review from the Penguin Guide.