Modern French composer, Alfred Desenclos (1912-1971) created exceptional works for a variety of instruments. Aria and Rondo for Double Bass and Piano, published in 1952, is no exception. Desenclos won the 1942 Prix de Rome following studies at the Conservatory in Roubaix. The composer's compositional style is highly expressive and atmospheric, with uses of extended technique. Aria and Rondo reflects these aspects, with a typical performance lasting about 12 minutes. For all advanced Double Bass players, Desenclos's Aria and Rondo is an exciting, alternative piece for the repertoire

La flute imaginative is a Flute method for beginners in two volumes written by Eric Ledeuil (born 1970), a performer, composer, conductor and a professor. The method also contains a CD that will help to play with a Piano accompaniment on some melodies. This first part of La flute imaginative will teach the Flute beginner to produce the sound, to play notes and then melodies with rhythms. Commented exercises along the book, will help to get the right positioning to obtain the right sound. Some workshops to develop creativity and get more familiar with composition are also part of this method. La flute imaginative is a really complete method that will help all beginners to get through the first learning stages.

French composer, Alfred Desenclos (1912-1971) described his music as romantic. His music is expressive and atmospheric, as heard in his Plainchant and Allegretto for Trombone and Piano. Desenclos studied at the Roubaix Conservatory and he won the 1942 Prix de Rome. His Plainchant and Allegretto was published in 1965, towards the end of the composer's life. A typical performance lasts around eight minutes, in which the Trombone solo line is enhanced by rhythm, and technique. As expected, the two movements are contrasting, suitable for the advanced trombonist. For all Trombone players seeking alternative and challenging repertoire, Desenclos' Plainchant and Allegretto makes for a riveting performance.