Belgian-born Swiss composer Henri Gagnebin (1886-1977) studied Organ with Louis Vierne. Composing pieces and studies for a wide range of instruments  23 Pièces Récréatives Et Progressives for Flute contributes to a substantial catalogue. These 23 Gagnebin studies for Flute demonstrate a variety of features. These include articulation performance directions dynamics phrasing use of a wide tessitura accidentals differing rhythms chromaticism. Each study becomes progressively more technically challenging providing the flautist with the opportunity to improve in all aspects. Forall advanced flautists Gagnebin's 23 Pièces Récréatives Et Progressives is an imperative aid to technical progression.