Description
Composed in 1914 amid a run of oddly titled short pieces, its title, roughly 'Secular and Instantaneous Hours,' reflects a playful, almost absurdist take on the idea of time itself. Lasting about four and a half minutes at intermediate difficulty, it calls for expressive shaping within a measured tempo.
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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