The Swiss born composer, Arthur Honegger, was for a time associated with the group of Paris composers known as Les Six (with Poulenc, Milhaud, Auric, Durey and Tailleferre).

Honegger made some impression with his three symphonic movements, the first being the masterful "Pacific 231" a portrait of a steam engine, followed by "Rugby", and a third with the simple title "Mouvement symphonique".

Works of particular interest include the delightful Piano Concertino and the Concerto da camera for flute, cor anglais and strings and the charming "Pastorale d'été", scored for chamber orchestra.

The second and third of his five symphonies form part of the concert repertoire.

The dramatic psalm "Le Roi David", completed in 1921, is an impressive work, originally intended for theatre in the open, but transferred effectively to the concert-hall as an oratorio.