Florent Schmitt

Florent Schmitt was a French composer, a contemporary and friend of Frederick Delius. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won the Prix de Rome in 1900. His association with the controversial group Les Apaches and his role as music critic for Le Temps were significant in his career. Schmitt composed across various forms except opera, with notable works such as 'La tragédie de Salome' and 'Psaume XLVII'. Despite facing criticism for his political sympathies, his musical legacy is acknowledged through awards like the Légion d'honneur and more recent revivals of his compositions.