Elpénor, Op. 59

Albert Roussel · 1869–1937 · French

For flute, 2 violins, viola, cello

Also known as Poème radiophonique

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the flute part

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Flute
Form: Short piece
Length: About 8 min
Composed: 1937
Era: 20th century

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A 'poème radiophonique' for narrator, flute and string quartet; usually played without the narrator

About this work

Composed: 1937
Dedicated to: Juliette Weterings

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