Description
Composed in 1886 while Satie was still in his twenties, the title refers to the pointed Gothic arch, evoking the solemnity of cathedral space through chains of austere parallel harmony. Its restrained sense of pulse foreshadows the quiet character of his later music, in a piece of about three minutes at intermediate difficulty.
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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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