A website and blog that celebrates the highly individualistic music of the fascinating French composer Florent Schmitt (1870-1958) — as well as the scholars and musicians who study and perform his works.
Florent Schmitt (l.) with conductor Georges Tzipine (c.) and Pathe-Marconi president Pierre Bourgeois (r.) at a Paris event celebrating the release of the premiere recording of Florent Schmitt’s Psaume XLVII. (Photo courtesy of Emmanuel Jourquin-Bourgeois)
Florent Schmitt Georges Tzipine Pierre Bourgeoise February 1953