Ogives & Gymnopedies

Satie‘s “Ogives” und Gymnopédies” are milestones in the history of modern music. The four metrically free “Ogives” (meaning pointed arches) reflect the influence of the French NewGothic or Neo-Gregorian movement in architecture with their clear lines and echo effects. The three “Gymnopédies” proceed with a swaying, chordal momentum, and Satie’s radically sparse writing makesironic reference to the dance of young warriors in ancient Sparta during gymnopaedia rituals.

The pieces are easy to play and are ideal for teaching purposes. Information on performance practice by SatiespecialistSteffen Schleiermacher offer insight into Satie’s music aesthetics.

– Urtext edition based on all sources and current scholarship.

– Easy to play.

– Ideal for teaching purposes.

– Withpractical suggestions for performance (Eng/Ger).

– With an informative foreword (Eng/Ger) and critical commentary (Eng).