Experiencing Florent Schmitt’s imposing Piano Quintet (1902-08) in concert: An eyewitness report from Tokyo (April 30, 2026).

May 5, 2026 · by Phillip Nones | in Chamber Music, French Composers | tagged Florent Schmitt, Gabriel Faure, Jean Hure, Kaikhosru Sorabji, Mari Endo, Mario Ishiguro, Nao Tohara, Piano Quintet, Schmitt, Tetsuo Tsushima, Tomoki Sakata, Toppan Hall, Yan-Pascal Tortelier, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Yomikyo Ensemble, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra | 1 Comment

Live concert performances of Florent Schmitt’s monumental Piano Quintet, Op. 51 (1902-08) may be an uncommon occurrence, but they’re always a cause for celebration. The most recent presentation of this stunning product of France’s “Golden Age” of music occurred at Toppan Hall in Tokyo, Japan on April 30, 2026. The performance featured pianist Tomoki Sakata joined by […]