Erik Satie : Intégrale des œuvres pour piano

Description

One of the rare complete collections of Erik Satie's works for piano. - - A magnificent interpretation! - - - - A friend of Mallarmé and Verlaine, Satie mingled with the main figures of the artistic upheaval in Paris at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. However, Satie always remained independent: he never wanted to align himself with a movement or a school. That is why his music is unlike any other. It reflects the original personality of the composer, particularly his great sense of humor. - - The complete works for piano by Erik Satie performed by Dominique Merlet and Jean-Pierre Armengaud (originally recorded by the Mandala label) is a reference version. While the famous 'Trois morceaux en forme de poire', 'Gnossiennes', or 'Gymnopédies' are well-known, the five CDs in the box set allow for a journey into the original and always poetic universe of this great composer. - - - - 'This complete collection remains the most comprehensive and accomplished released to date. The constant derision, latent poetry, feigned bravado, and discreet bitterness of these pages are sublimated by the serious and refined approach of the two pianists.' (E. Moreau, Diapason – 5 diapasons)