Florent Schmitt

Born Sept. 28, 1870, Blamont, France, died Aug. 17, 1958, Neuilly-sur-Seine), composer known for his orchestral works. He studied at Nancy and under Massenet and Faur é at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1900 he won the Prix de Rome with his lyric scene S é miramis. He gained fame with the Psaume XLVI (1904) for chorus and orchestra, the ballet La Tragédie de Salom é (1907), and a piano quintet (1908). Other works include Antoine et Cloéop a tre (1920), Mirages (1920 - 21), and Salammbo´ (1925), for orchestra; Reflets d ' Allemagne (1905), for piano duet; quartets for woodwind instruments and for brass, and choral works.

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