Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Erik Satie's complete piano music with this comprehensive collection, released by Brilliant Classics in 2016. Spanning an impressive three hours and ten minutes, this 9-disc box set encapsulates the essence of one of the most eccentric and influential figures in early 20th-century Parisian avant-garde music. Satie, a pioneer whose innovative spirit bridged the gap between Impressionism and Modernism, offers a unique auditory experience that has captivated audiences for decades.
The album features a meticulously curated tracklist, including iconic works such as the "3 Gymnopédies" and "7 Gnossiennes," which gained immense popularity in the 1970s, thanks to performances by renowned pianists like Reinbert de Leeuw and Aldo Ciccolini. These pieces, along with other lesser-known gems, showcase Satie's revolutionary aesthetics and his ability to blend the serious with the whimsical.
Performances on this album are brought to life by virtuoso pianists Jeroen van Veen, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Pascal Rogé, among others, each offering a unique interpretation that highlights the depth and nuance of Satie's compositions. The recordings, made in various prestigious locations such as Potton Hall in Suffolk and Auditorium de Milano in Milan, ensure an exceptional listening experience.
This collection is not just a tribute to Satie's musical genius but also a testament to his enduring influence on the world of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album offers a profound journey through the works of a composer who continues to inspire and intrigue.
Tracks
3 Gymnopédies: I. Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
3 Gymnopédies: II. Lent et tristeErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
3 Gymnopédies: III. Lent et graveErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: I. LentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: II. Avec étonnementErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: III. LentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: IV. Lent (2)Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: V. ModéréErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: VI. Avec conviction et avec une tristesse rigoureuseErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
7 Gnossiennes: VII. Allez, calmeErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Petite Ouverture à Danser: Très modéréErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: I. I. Airs à faire fuir I, d'une manière très particulièreErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: II. Airs à faire fuir II, modestementErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: III. Airs à faire fuir III, s'inviterErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: IV. Danses de travers I, en y regardant à deux foisErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: V. Danses de travers II, passerErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Pièce froides: VI. Danses de travers III, encoreErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
4 Préludes: I. LentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
4 Préludes: II. LentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
4 Préludes: III. Assez lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
4 Préludes: IV. Assez lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Prélude de la porte héroique de ciel: Calme et profondément douxErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Première pensée rose croix: ModéréErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sonneries de la rose croix: Air de l'ordre, lent et détaché sans sécheresseErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sonneries de la rose croix: Air du grand maîtreErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sonneries de la rose croix: Air du grand prieurErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Ogives: I. Très lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Ogives: II. Très lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Ogives: III. Très lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Ogives: IV. Très lentErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sarabandes: I. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sarabandes: II. À Maurice RavelErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Sarabandes: III. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Page mystiques: I. PrièreErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Page mystiques: II. VexationsErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Page mystiques: III. HarmoniesErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
5 Nocturnes: I. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
5 Nocturnes: II. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
5 Nocturnes: III.—Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
5 Nocturnes: IV. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
5 Nocturnes: V. —Erik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Véritables préludes flaques: I. Sévère réprimandeErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Véritables préludes flaques: II. Seul à la maisonErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Véritables préludes flaques: III. On joueErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Descriptions automatiques: I. Sur un vaisseauErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Descriptions automatiques: II. Sur une lanternErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Descriptions automatiques: III. Sur un casqueErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Embryons desséchés: I. D'holoturieErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Embryons desséchés: II. D'edriophthalmaErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
Embryons desséchés: III. De PodophyhalmaErik Satie, Jeroen van Veen
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