Description
Written roughly a decade after the original Pieces froides of 1897, this piece continues that set's detached, cool character through restrained melody and stripped-back harmony. It reflects Satie's characteristic aesthetic distance rather than overt emotional expression. Modest in scale, it nonetheless rewards precise, unwavering tempo control.
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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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