Description
Composed around 1913 amid a run of whimsically titled pieces, this work's humorous title, referring to a large wooden figure, matches its playful, caricature-like character. Running about five minutes with over 2,200 notes, it calls for expressive, varied touch at an advanced level.
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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