Henri Tomasi

1901 - 1971

French

Summary

Biography

Henri Tomasi (Marseilles, 17th August 1901 - Paris, 13th January 1971) entered the Paris Conservatory at the age of sixteen where he studied under Georges Caussade, Paul Vidal, Vincent d’Indy and Philippe Gaubert. In 1927 he was awarded a First Prize for conducting and the Grand Prix de Rome. He began a joint career as composer and conductor. His many works show a preference for the theatre and, in the field of instrumental music, for wind instruments. Among his very many ballets and operas are La Grisi, Les Santons, Féerie laotienne, Miguel Mañara, L’Atlantide, Le triomphe de Jeanne, Le silence de la mer. Among his symphonic works, he has written concertos for the flute, trumpet, saxophone, viola, horn, clarinet, trombone, bassoon, and violin.

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Performances

18th May 2024

SOLOISTS
Justus Crow
PERFORMERS
I.C. Symphony Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
Ho-Yin Kwok
LOCATION
College's Athletic and Events Center, Ithaca, NY, United States of America

2nd June 2024

PERFORMERS
Steven Banks
CONDUCTOR
Lawrence Eckerling
LOCATION
Pick Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston, IL, United States of America

1st August 2024

SOLOISTS
Finalists of Trumpet Competition
PERFORMERS
Joensuu City Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
Joszef Hars
LOCATION
Lieksa, Finland

29th November 2024

SOLOISTS
Steven Banks
PERFORMERS
Pittsburgh Symphony
CONDUCTOR
Manfred Honeck
LOCATION
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

1st December 2024

SOLOISTS
Steven Banks
PERFORMERS
Pittsburgh Symphony
CONDUCTOR
Manfred Honeck
LOCATION
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

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