Son of a military bandleader, Xavier Leroux (1863-1919) was a French composer who studied at the Paris Conservatoire under Jules Massenet and Théodore Dubois. Although primarily known for his Operas,Leroux's Deux Romances for Flute and Piano remain prominent in the instrument's repertoire.

Dedicated to Philippe Gaubert, the first Romance is composed in A minor.Characteristics are typical of the French romantic e...