Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. The composer wrote for a variety of instrumentations and his works remain popular to this day, Two Oriented Stelesfor Voice and Flute being no exception. Composed in 1926, Two Oriented Steles for Voice and Flute is based on the poem of the same name by Victor Segalen. Ibert was a unique composer who did not associate himself with anyparticular style. His music is generally lighthear...