Quatre pièces (1901): Florent Schmitt’s early suite for violin and piano.

Like many composers who came of age during the late 1800s, French composer Florent Schmitt’s formative years were influenced by the prevailing musical currents of the day. In the case of Schmitt, Schumann was an early influence, as was Wagner. But by the time Schmitt entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1888, other influences were making […]

Florent Schmitt is featured as BBC Music Magazine‘s Composer of the Month in its September 2020 issue.

Composer of the Month designation coincides with the commemoration of Schmitt’s 150th birthday anniversary. BBC Music Magazine has honored French composer Florent Schmitt as its Composer of the Month for September, 2020.  The coverage coincides with activities commemorating the 150th birthday anniversary of the composer, who was born in Blâmont, Lorraine on September 28, 1870. […]