For the social sciences, the humanities, creativity, multiculturalism, multidisciplinarity and, of course, critical thinking, let's go for the 2025-26 season!

I'll let you know when they're ready. I'm currently working on an article about Florentine Besson, another 19th-century businesswoman and wind instrument maker with a fascinating story. I'm also waiting for a specific article about the saxotromba to be published.

of her life. After a few weeks of disconnection, I will continue to spread with enthusiasm, rigor, multidisciplinarity -everything is connected, and in favour of critical thinking, more content. Happy summer holidays for you all! 🍉🌴😀

the granting. The construction of musical instruments during the 19th century drew from this law, and its updating in 1844 was key for the middle class to have access to them. Joyeuse fête nationale 🇫🇷 !

Longy adapted Malagueña and Andalouse by this composer-originally for piano-for performance by the Boston Orchestal Club.

Here is a photo of Hall, of (what I believe to be) the house where Hall was living at the time (31, Bay State Road, Boston) and another unknown one of a young Adolphe-Edouard Sax.

PS Brass ensembles were also used for socialising and entertainment.