Roussel: Joueurs de flte op. 27 for Flute and Piano

Albert Roussel

Marion Beyer (Editor)

Klaus Schilde (Fingering)

The stimulus for this work, composed in 1924, was given by the French flautist Louis Fleury, who also gave the first performance of the work. The four single pieces Pan, Tityre, Krishna, and Monsieur de la Pjaudie (a character of a novel by Henri de Rgnier) attempt to depict the nature of these imaginary flautists from mythology, religion and literature. Their specific cast is given by the sophisticated rhythm and striking harmony. It is fitting that this charming work has recently been enjoying increasing popularity.