Composer

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Erik Satie

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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2:53

Movement_count

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3

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Erik Satie's 'Les valses (3) distinguées du précieux dégoûté' is a set of three waltzes composed in 1914. The piece premiered on May 9, 1914, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris, with Satie himself playing the piano. The three movements of the piece are titled 'Sa Taille', 'Son Binocle', and 'Ses Jambes'. Each movement is characterized by its distinct tempo, rhythm, and melody. The first movement, 'Sa Taille' (Her Waist), is a slow waltz in 3/4 time. It begins with a simple, repetitive melody played in the right hand, while the left hand plays a steady bass line. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex, with unexpected harmonies and dissonances. The second movement, 'Son Binocle' (His Monocle), is a faster waltz in 2/4 time. It features a playful, syncopated melody in the right hand, accompanied by a bouncy bass line in the left hand. The melody is interrupted by sudden pauses and unexpected accents, giving the piece a sense of humor and whimsy. The final movement, 'Ses Jambes' (Her Legs), is a slow waltz in 3/4 time. It begins with a haunting melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple bass line in the left hand. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex, with intricate harmonies and unexpected dissonances. Overall, 'Les valses (3) distinguées du précieux dégoûté' is a playful and whimsical piece that showcases Satie's unique style and sense of humor. The piece is characterized by its unexpected harmonies, dissonances, and pauses, as well as its use of syncopation and unusual rhythms.

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