Located in the heart of French Flanders, the Centre International Albert-Roussel (C.I.A.R.) has as its goal making known the life and works of Albert Roussel, and also of those composers close to him in esthetic.

The archives of the Centre International Albert-Roussel contain an important source of documents, pictures, recordings and visuals regarding French music of the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The archives are accessible to all members of the association.

Since its creation in 1992, the organization has displayed intense activity in concerts, conferences, expositions, recordings, etc. Admission to all events is free to members of the C.I.A.R.

Annual dues are 100 francs.

The quarterly journal "Les Nouvelles Rousseliennes" (available in subscription for 200 francs per year) reviews the activities of the association and publishes original articles on French music as well as on the Franco-Flemish culture that Roussel claimed as his own.

For information and membership, contact:

C.I.A.R.
541 rue de Cassel
Bavinchove
F-59670 Cassel
Telecopie 33 (0)3 28 40 54 14