Episodes
Episode 1
The Royal Chapel, jewel in the crown of the King’s Music
The Royal Chapel, jewel in the crown of the King’s Music
Louis XIV inaugurates the new chapel at Versailles!
Episode 2
The Sun King’s daily Mass
The Sun King’s daily Mass
Join the Sun King, his court and his musicians at an iconic event in Versailles
Episode 3
The 1683 music competition - a major event
The 1683 music competition - a major event
The grand contest held to recruit an Assistant Music Master for the Royal Chapel. A moment of suspense…
Episode 4
The quintessentially French grand motet
The quintessentially French grand motet
What kind of music was played in the Royal Chapel? Discover the motet.
Episode 5
Lalande, master of music, a success story
Lalande, master of music, a success story
Discover Michel-Richard de Lalande, the Royal Chapel’s musical genius
Episode 6
The flourishing and posterity of the Royal Chapel
The flourishing and posterity of the Royal Chapel
The Royal Chapel as source of inspiration. Find out how its influence spread.