Albert Roussel (1869–1937)

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1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

Naval officer who became a composer.

Eclectic, very individual style. Original treatment of harmony and highly developed rhythms which create striking musical effects.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Le Jardin mouillé
Réponse d’une épouse sage
Le Bachelier de Salamanque
Sarabande
Coeur en peril
Jazz dans la nuit

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This selection is called: “Le Jardin mouillé”
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This selection is called: “Réponse d’une épouse sage”
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This selection is called: “Le Bachelier de Salamanque”
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This selection is called: “Sarabande”
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This selection is called: “Coeur en peril”
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This selection is called: “Jazz dans la nuit”
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