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Albert Roussel, Aria for Flute and Piano, edited by Thies Roorda, Broekmans and Van Poppel, Amsterdam, 1988. In his works for the flute, Albert Roussel (1869-1937) reveals the influences both of the impressionistic tradition and his teacher Vincent d’Indy who returned to the classical period for his inspiration. The present composition is an arrangement of the second of two vocaleses with piano accompaniment, first published by A. Leduc (Paris, 1929). Although the piece does not demand great technical facility, it does require a sensitivity to rubato and tone colour. Much like Debussy’s Syrinx, it is written in the middle register of the instrument, where a singing tone is readily available. As with many compositions of this era, the performer would benefit from referring to French art and literature of the period to absorb the various schools of influence, be they impressionistic, romantic or classical.