Customer Reviews

Satie: Orchestral Works

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Although Satie's orchestral output was dwarfed by the number of his works for piano, it's unfortunate that these compositions have not been recorded more. "Parade" stands out in its use of sound effects (gunshots, typewriter) in addition to conventional orchestra. Bravo to Naxos for allowing us the opportunity to hear these pieces.

This record, a recommendation by Gramophone, is one of the best bargains, even from Naxos.

Parade is fun to listen as Gymnopédies in one of the best performances I have heard.

Th ballets are bizarre, and the music is so sugestive that you can "see" them.

Mr. Kaltenbach makes a correct reading and the Nancy orchestra rises to the top.

Bravo!

These works are a lot of fun. It's rare to find a modern composer that offers such accessible music. Bring your sense of humor.

I mention Ives and Gottschalk in the same breath with Satie because all three seem to have "broken the mould", so to speak. This is a fun, interesting and, at times, a quite hauntingly beautiful listen; and I heard nothing to indicate that it deserves less than a 5 star rating. Parade and Trois Gymnopedies stand out as do Projectionette, Musique and Cinema from Relache. I was unaware of the subtle cymbal accents in Trois Gymnopedies beforehand and I quite like them. I have a different take on the Trois Gymnopedies and think it follows "Parade" appropriately. It's a though, after the Parade (or party) and the scattering of fellow revelers, a solidtary soul has arrived home, still wearing his party hat or costume, alone and melancholy, and, while seated solemnly on a davenport, contemplates the metaphysics of it all. Quite an inexpensive and excellent buy from NAXOS.