Joueurs de flûte op. 27

In 1924 Roussel finally succumbed to Louis Fleury's repeated requests for a new flute piece and composed his Joueurs de Flûte. Instead of a sonata he opted for a suite in which he portrayed diverse flautists, all of whom, whether divine or human, represent their own world or culture. The use of ancient modes (Doric) and a raga opened the door to completely new spheres.

Good wine needs no bush. These four portraits of flutists from mythology and literature are very wellknown. This is the first edition that offers all four pieces in one single volume. For more advanced players.