Happy Birthday, Erik Satie! Monday, April 25, 2016
recommended by Barb M., Keyboard and Folk Music Specialist
Probably the most famous pieces written by Erik Satie are the “Gymnopedies” and the “Gnossiennes.” He wrote much more than just those works, however. Barenreiter is releasing other works during this 150th year after Satie’s birth. These works include “Avant-dernieres pensees” (“Penultimate Thoughts”), “Les fils des etoiles” (“Preludes”), and “Embryons deseches” (Dessicated Embryos”). The latter is a set of three pieces about sea creatures, believe it or not! They have no meter, so you can have fun figuring out how best to play these pieces. “Penultimate Thoughts” is likewise without meter.
Celebrate Satie’s birthday by learning one of his works that is new to you! For more information about this music, contact us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website, http://www.stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!
About the Author:
Barb M. has worked in the Keyboard Department at Stanton’s since 1981. An active folk musician in the Columbus area, Barb also works with ensembles at her church and plays in the Columbus State Concert Band. In her spare time, Barb loves working with animals and computer games.
