Description
Reportedly composed as a witty retort after Debussy criticized Satie's music for lacking form, this set is titled 'Three Pieces' yet actually consists of seven movements. Running over thirteen minutes with more than 6,600 notes, its irony and humor are woven directly into the music itself.
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.
About the Composer
Erik Satie (1866-1925)
Erik Satie was a French composer from Honfleur who worked in Montmartre's cabarets while pursuing a highly individual musical aesthetic. Known for spare, understated music and whimsically titled works, he later influenced minimalist and ambient music. This site includes 65 of his works, such as pieces from "Descriptions automatiques" and "Danse maigre."
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