Composer

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Erik Satie

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Compose Date

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1906 - 1913

Average_duration

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3:07

Movement_count

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3

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Erik Satie's "Musiques intimes et secrètes" is a collection of 11 short piano pieces that were composed in 1913. The premiere of the work took place on May 25, 1913, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. The pieces are characterized by their simplicity, brevity, and introspective nature. The movements of "Musiques intimes et secrètes" are as follows: 1. Lent et douloureux (Slow and painful) 2. Très lent (Very slow) 3. Modéré (Moderate) 4. Très lent (Very slow) 5. S'approcher du piano (Approach the piano) 6. Seul à la maison (Alone at home) 7. Lent (Slow) 8. Très lent (Very slow) 9. Modéré (Moderate) 10. Très lent (Very slow) 11. Lent et triste (Slow and sad) The first movement, "Lent et douloureux," is perhaps the most well-known of the collection. It is a hauntingly beautiful piece that is characterized by its slow, mournful melody and sparse accompaniment. The second movement, "Très lent," is even slower and more introspective, with a delicate, almost fragile melody that is played in the upper register of the piano. The third and fourth movements, "Modéré" and "Très lent," respectively, are both more upbeat than the previous two movements, with a slightly faster tempo and a more rhythmic accompaniment. The fifth movement, "S'approcher du piano," is a brief interlude that is meant to be played as the performer approaches the piano. The sixth movement, "Seul à la maison," is a melancholy piece that is characterized by its sparse, almost skeletal melody. The seventh and eighth movements, "Lent" and "Très lent," respectively, are both slow and introspective, with a delicate, almost fragile melody that is played in the upper register of the piano. The ninth and tenth movements, "Modéré" and "Très lent," respectively, are both more upbeat than the previous two movements, with a slightly faster tempo and a more rhythmic accompaniment. The final movement, "Lent et triste," is a slow and mournful piece that brings the collection to a close on a somber note. Overall, "Musiques intimes et secrètes" is a beautiful and introspective collection of piano pieces that showcases Satie's unique style and approach to composition. The pieces are characterized by their simplicity, brevity, and emotional depth, and they remain popular with pianists and audiences alike to this day.

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