E. Satie Un Siecle De Musique Fracaise: Erik Satie
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CD SYNX Release date: 13/May/2016
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#53 in Other #1878 in Classic
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Product No.:
2097375553
Details / Tracklist:
1-1: Premi?re Gnossienne (3:21) : Les Trois Valses Distingu?es Du Pr?cieux D?go?t? () 1-5: Deuxi?me Gnossienne (2:15) : Avant-Derni?res Pens?es () 1-9: Troisi?me Gnossienne (2:54) 1-10: Premi?re Sarbande (5:21) 1-11: Troisi?me Sarbande (4:16) 1-12: Premier Nocturne (3:26) 1-13: Quatri?me Gnossienne (2:46) 1-14: Premi?re Gymnop?die (3:38) : Embryons Dess?ch?s () 1-18: Deuxi?me Gymnop?die (2:45) 1-19: Sonatine Bureaucratique (3:55) 1-20: Troisi?me Gymnop?die (2:38) 1-21: Cinqui?me Gnossienne (3:17) 2-1: Je Te Veux (5:22) 2-2: Poudre D'Or (4:48) : Descriptions Automatiques () : Croquis Et Agaceries D'Un Gros Bonhomme En Bois () 2-9: Sports Et Divertissements (11:02) 2-10: Celle Qui Parle Trop (0:53) 2-11: Nocturne N?3 (2:09) 2-12: Danse Cuirass?e (0:49) 2-13: Le Pi?ge De M?duse (3:28) 2-14: Premier Menuet (1:48) 2-15: V?ritables Pr?ludes Flasque (2:25) 2-16: Sarabande N?2 (3:43) : En Habitat De Cheval () : Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire ()
Extra-Infos:
Gymnopedies/ Casadesus/ Entremont/ Poulenc
Description:
Labelcode SYNX88875192922.2
"Un Siècle de Musique Française: Erik Satie" on CD is a thoughtfully curated introduction to the poetic, quietly revolutionary world of Erik Satie, one of the key forerunners of modern French music. The recording focuses on some of Satie's most characteristic works for piano and small ensemble, with their delicate harmonies, stripped-down textures and subtle, often ironic lyricism. Pieces in the spirit of the famous Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes invite listeners into an intimate sound world that feels at once timeless and resolutely modern, ideal both for focused listening and for a calm, reflective atmosphere. The album places Satie within the broader context of a "century of French music", underlining how his aesthetic paved the way for composers of impressionism and beyond through his radical simplicity and refined sense of color.
Erik Satie (1866-1925) is regarded as one of the most singular voices in French music. Known for his concise piano miniatures, collaboration with artists and writers of the Parisian avant-garde, and his influence on Debussy, Ravel, and later minimal and ambient music, Satie's work has enjoyed lasting popularity well beyond the classical concert hall. His music is frequently used in film, theater, and contemporary media, and pieces like the Gymnopédies have become true classics of 20th-century repertoire. This CD offers an accessible portrait of his style and its quiet but enduring impact on modern music.
The manufacturer SYNX is known as a label and distributor that focuses on carefully selected catalog titles, often highlighting important composers and key works in accessible editions. Releases from SYNX typically emphasize solid audio quality and clear presentation, making them attractive to both newcomers and collectors who are looking for dependable, well-curated recordings of essential repertoire. With "Un Siècle de Musique Française: Erik Satie", SYNX contributes a compact yet substantial overview of Satie's art within the rich tradition of French music.
This CD is particularly recommended for listeners who appreciate atmospheric piano music, French impressionist soundscapes, or contemplative background music with artistic depth. It works equally well as an introduction to Erik Satie for new listeners or as a focused Satie selection within a broader classical collection.