A link with history: French composer, teacher and writer Alain Margoni, 81, talks about working with Florent Schmitt in Paris during the 1950s.

June 20, 2016 · by Phillip Nones | in Classical Music, Composers, French Composers | tagged Alain Margoni, Composers, Elisabeth Margoni, Fabien Gabel, Florent Schmitt, French Composers, Jerry Rife, Le Temps, Olivier Messiaen, Paris Conservatoire, Prix de Rome, Schmitt, Tony Aubin | 2 Comments

Here in the year 2016, it is well over a half-century since French composer Florent Schmitt passed away at the age of nearly 90 years. Consequently, the number of musicians who have first-hand memories of interacting with the master has dwindled to a precious few. But we are fortunate to have French composer and teacher […]