Composer

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Erik Satie

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1889

Average_duration

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3:22

Erik Satie's "Gnossienne for piano No. 5" is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1889. It was premiered in Paris in the same year. The piece is part of a set of six Gnossiennes that Satie composed between 1890 and 1897. The "Gnossienne for piano No. 5" is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and unconventional chord progressions. The piece is written in the key of D major and is marked "Lent" (slow) and "Sévère" (severe) in the score. The piece is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section begins with a simple melody played in the right hand over a repeated bass note in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations before transitioning into the second section. The second section is more complex and features a series of dissonant chords played in the left hand while the right hand plays a simple melody. The section builds in intensity before transitioning back to the first section. The third and final section is a variation of the first section with added embellishments and variations. The piece ends with a simple and quiet cadence. Overall, the "Gnossienne for piano No. 5" is a haunting and introspective piece that showcases Satie's unique approach to harmony and melody. The piece has been used in various films and television shows, including "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Mr.

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