Henri Tomasi

Henri Frédien Tomasi (17 August 1901 – 13 January 1971) was a revered French classical composer and conductor, renowned for his works including 'In Praise of Folly', 'Nuclear Era', and 'The Silence of the Sea'. Born into a working-class family in Marseille, Henri's parents, hailing from Corsica, instilled in him a profound connection to music. At a young age, he commenced his formal education in music, which later led him to the Conservatoire de Musique de Marseille and then to the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris. His unwavering dedication to his craft was evident throughout his career, balancing composing with conducting, and earning accolades such as the second Grand Prix de Rome and a First Prize for Orchestral Conducting【27†source】【30†source】.