Description
Erik Satie consciously distanced himself from the Romantic traditions of the 19th century, embracing a more headstrong and eccentric style. His three piano miniatures "Gymnopédies" exemplified his idea of a "New Simplicity" - repetitive, steady rhythms reminiscent of ancient cult dances that possess a meditative charm. This principle of stringing together musical units, rather than forcing development, proved groundbreaking for many 20th century musical movements. Satie would likely have appreciated the balanced, visually-appealing Urtext edition of his works, as he took great care in the visual design of his scores.
