Description
As its title suggests, this brief piece unfolds at an unhurried, moderate tempo, built from the pared-down melodic lines and quiet harmonic motion typical of Satie's writing in the 1890s. Its short duration and modest number of notes make it approachable, though the sparse texture means every note carries added weight. Steady tempo and a sustained quiet tone are essential to its effect.
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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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