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Albert Roussel Home Page - click here for an introduction

Welcome to the world of Albert Roussel (1869-1937), one of the greatest yet least understood masters of twentieth-century French music. If you are new to Roussel, click here for an introduction to his music

Roussel's music

Roussel's complete works, arranged chronologically and by genre. Each work has an information page, and many have sound clips.

Roussel's life

Roussel's life. He served as an officer in both the navy and the artillery, and by age 48 he was sickly and had produced only 17 works — yet he went on to be a great composer.

Essays and features

Essays and features: recommended works, bookstore, elements of Roussel's style (with sound clips), links, the Centre International Albert-Roussel.

About the Roussel Page

About the Roussel Home Page.

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