Description
Written in 1893 during Satie's deep involvement with the Rosicrucian order, these 'Gothic dances' feature simple melodies and repetitive chord progressions recalling medieval sacred music. At nine and a half minutes, it requires sustained concentration and calm control 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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