Gymnopédies by Erik Satie

Gymnopedie No. 1: Lent et douloureux by Erik Satie

Composed in 1888 as part of a set of three ‘Gymnopédies’ while Satie was living in Montmartre as an independent musician. The name ‘Gymnopédie’ may originate from the word gymnopaedia referring to an event where the youth of the village gathered to dance without weapons.

Gymnopedie No. 2: Lent et triste by Erik Satie

Composed in 1888 as part of a set of three ‘Gymnopédies’ while Satie was living in Montmartre as an independent musician. The name ‘Gymnopédie’ may originate from the word gymnopaedia referring to an event where the youth of the village gathered to dance without weapons.

Gymnopedie No. 3: Lent et grave by Erik Satie

Composed in 1888 as part of a set of three ‘Gymnopédies’ while Satie was living in Montmartre as an independent musician. The name ‘Gymnopédie’ may originate from the word gymnopaedia referring to an event where the youth of the village gathered to dance without weapons.