Description
Written in 1920 and subtitled a 'serious fantasy' by Satie himself, this piece evokes the exaggerated gestures of cabaret and circus entertainment shot through with his characteristic irony. Composed for dance, it has a strong sense of pulse and shifts character frequently and abruptly. Performers need quick control over tempo and touch to navigate its constantly changing moods.
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.
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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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