“In my estimation, Dionysiaques is the first truly artistic work created for large concert band … Regardless of how many times I listen to Dionysiaques, it always feels new and interesting. It also suggests that Florent Schmitt considered the wind band ensemble to be ‘without limits’.” — Dr. Armand Hall, American conductor and educator Florent […]
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“Those of us in media production always do our work with the ‘talent’ in mind: ‘Who’s going to be doing the voiceover? How do I write to his or her strengths? If it’s a video storyboard, what collateral do I have to work with?’ Florent Schmitt didn’t seem to compose with the players in mind. […]