A century posthumously, twenty-seven previously unknown works by Erik Satie will be premiered, offering a fresh glimpse into the eccentric composer's repertoire. These pieces were discovered by James Nye and Sato Matsui amidst various archival collections, including the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Most works were likely created in the lively atmosphere of Montmartre, where Satie was a pianist. French pianist Alexandre Tharaud will perform them, reviving Satie's innovative spirit and broadening public appreciation for his diverse compositions, which had remained hidden for over a century.
Remarking on how unusual it was to find a single previously unknown Satie work, let alone 27, Nye said: 'Most of us assumed that after all this time pretty much anything of any interest had already been published.'
Nye said: 'Anything previously unknown and unheard is a treat, and the idea of being the first for 100 years to properly set eyes and ears on this material is thrilling.'
Satie used to jot down ideas that came to him while walking to Paris from his lowly room in the suburb of Arcueil, then back again, often late at night.
It's always good to have more Satie, and especially to widen people's awareness of the variety of his output, his inventiveness and curiosity.
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