Composer

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Erik Satie

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1919

Average_duration

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13:02

Movement_count

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5

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Erik Satie's "Nocturnes (5)" is a collection of five short piano pieces that were composed in 1919. The premiere of the work took place on December 5, 1920, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. The five movements are titled "Nocturne," "Elegie," "Priere," "Rituel," and "Joie." The first movement, "Nocturne," is a slow and dreamy piece that features a simple melody played over a repetitive accompaniment. The second movement, "Elegie," is a mournful and melancholic piece that features a slow and expressive melody. The third movement, "Priere," is a quiet and contemplative piece that features a simple and repetitive melody played over a soft and gentle accompaniment. The fourth movement, "Rituel," is a mysterious and ritualistic piece that features a repetitive and hypnotic melody played over a dark and brooding accompaniment. The final movement, "Joie," is a lively and joyful piece that features a fast and energetic melody played over a lively and rhythmic accompaniment. Overall, the "Nocturnes (5)" showcase Satie's unique style of composition, which is characterized by simple melodies, repetitive accompaniments, and a focus on mood and atmosphere. The pieces are also notable for their use of unconventional time signatures and harmonies, which add to their dreamlike and otherworldly quality.

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