Erik Satie (1866–1925) was a French composer known for piano works such as the Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes; he influenced later minimalism and ambient music.

French composer and pianist, born 1866, died 1925. Known for Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes, contributions to modern piano repertoire, and influence on minimalism and ambient music. Admired by later figures such as John Cage.

The reviews praise Satie's delicate, melancholic piano music—especially the Gymnopédies—and note his role as a precursor of minimalism and ambient music. Performances by Aldo Ciccolini and Alessandra Celletti are singled out. Reviewers emphasize silence, humour and a playful mockery in his work.

For:Fans of piano music, classical listeners interested in minimalism and ambient precursors, and readers who enjoy lyrical, reflective reviews.

 To let silence become music.

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 Erik Satie plays the piano his own way (like that job you were looking for)

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 The "Gymnopédies" are one of the masterpieces of the Norman-Scottish origin composer who can perhaps be considered the father of modern piano minimalism, that is, an advocate of an intimate chamber music that perfected what had already been sown by other great contemporaries.

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 "Erik Satie is indispensable to us."

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