Bourdin, Roger

Roger Bourdin (1923 - 1976) was a French flautist and composer, known for his interpretations of classic repertoire as well as for jazz. He has composed an extensive number of works, partly unpublished.
Initially, Roger Bourdin started to learn the flute with Jacques Chalanda. In 1939, he entered the Conservatoire de Paris, the class of Marcel Moyse.
In 1940, at the age of 16, he took a solo flute position in the Orchester of the Lamoureux Concert Association, where he stayed for 27 years. Additionally, he studied composition and harmony at the Paris Conservatory. In 1943, he was appointed Flute professor at the Versailles Conservatory, where he worked until the end of his life.
In 1945, he foundeda flute quartet along with Mule Pole, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and Eugène Masson.
He composed mostly ambient music for radio, television, and cinema. As a talented improviser, he often participated in various recording sessions.