Pierre Robert Joseph (Alfred) Quidant (1815–1893) was
a French pianist, composer and music teacher born 7
December 1815 in Lyon, France, the son of a merchant of
musical instruments. He began studying music and piano
in his hometown. In 1831, he went to study at the
Conservatoire de Paris, but interrupted his studies to
work for Sébastien Érard as piano demonstrator, a job
that he held for more than thirty years. Quidant wrote
mainly salon music, which became popular during his
time. His pup...(+)
Pierre Robert Joseph (Alfred) Quidant (1815–1893) was
a French pianist, composer and music teacher born 7
December 1815 in Lyon, France, the son of a merchant of
musical instruments. He began studying music and piano
in his hometown. In 1831, he went to study at the
Conservatoire de Paris, but interrupted his studies to
work for Sébastien Érard as piano demonstrator, a job
that he held for more than thirty years. Quidant wrote
mainly salon music, which became popular during his
time. His pupils include Emil von Sauer, Conrad
Ansorge, and Arthur de Greef. He died in Paris on 9
October 1893.
Quidant had a son named R. Alfred Quidant
(1856–1933).
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Quidant).
Although originally composed for Solo Piano, I created
this Arrangement of the Grande Etude-Galop (Opus 21)
for Wind Ensemble (Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet,
French Horn, Bassoon & Contrabassoon).