Composer

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Erik Satie

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1919

Average_duration

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4:21

Movement_count

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3

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Erik Satie's 'Petites (3) montées' is a set of three short piano pieces that were composed in 1913. The premiere of the work took place on May 18, 1913, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. The three movements of the piece are titled 'I. Lentement', 'II. Assez lent', and 'III. Modérément'. The first movement, 'Lentement', is characterized by its slow and deliberate pace. The piece begins with a simple melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a series of chords in the left hand. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex, with the left hand providing a counterpoint to the right-hand melody. The movement ends with a return to the simple melody of the opening. The second movement, 'Assez lent', is also slow-paced, but with a more melancholic feel. The piece begins with a series of chords played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a simple melody. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex, with the left hand providing a counterpoint to the right-hand melody. The movement ends with a return to the simple melody of the opening. The third movement, 'Modérément', is the most lively of the three. The piece begins with a series of chords played in the left hand, while the right hand plays a lively melody. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex, with the left hand providing a counterpoint to the right-hand melody. The movement ends with a return to the simple melody of the opening. Overall, 'Petites (3) montées' is a relatively simple piece of music, characterized by its slow pace and simple melodies. However, Satie's use of counterpoint and his ability to create complex harmonies within a simple framework make the piece a testament to his skill as a composer.

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