Erik Satie
Erik Satie (1866–1925) was a French composer and pianist known for his understated, eccentric style and influence on modern music. Pieces like the Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes are staples of the piano repertoire, valued for their calm, transparent textures and subtle harmonic colour. Today they are widely used in piano study to develop tone control, voicing, and a refined sense of musical atmosphere.
Gymnopédies
The "Gymnopédies" by Erik Satie are a set of three piano compositions renowned for their atmospheric and melancholic melodies, embodying a sense of simplicity and unconventional beauty that challenge traditional Romantic music norms.