Description
Written in 1892 during Satie's close association with the mystical Rosicrucian order, this piece is said to have been used in the group's ceremonies. Its solemn, hushed sonorities set it apart, and at an intermediate level it calls for careful control of sustained chords and pacing.
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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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