Composer

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Erik Satie

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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ca. 1902

Average_duration

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4:04

Erik Satie's 'Tendrement, valse chantée' is a beautiful and delicate waltz that was composed in 1913. The piece was premiered on May 18, 1913, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, France. It is a part of Satie's 'Trois valses distinguées du précieux dégoûté' (Three Distinguished Waltzes of a Disgusted Dandy), which is a set of three waltzes that Satie composed in 1912-1914. 'Tendrement, valse chantée' is the second waltz in the set and is characterized by its gentle and tender melody. The piece is written in 3/4 time and has a slow tempo, which gives it a dreamy and romantic quality. The waltz is also marked by its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and release to the melody. The piece is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own unique character. The first section is marked by a simple and lyrical melody that is played by the piano. The second section features a more complex and ornate melody that is played by the strings. The final section returns to the simple and lyrical melody of the first section, but with a slightly different variation. 'Tendrement, valse chantée' is a beautiful example of Satie's unique style, which is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, and understated elegance. The piece is a testament to Satie's ability to create music that is both beautiful and emotionally evocative, without relying on complex harmonies or flashy virtuosity.

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