Notes and Editorial Reviews
"It's simple: in his various realizations of the piano music of Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini set a standard that has yet to be bettered. This compilation, drawn from recordings made between 1966 and 1971, is consequently the best of the best... Ciccolini's playing is pliant and graceful, and under his fingers the music seems to breathe and come alive. What more could a composer or a listener want? --Ted Libbey, NPR Guide
"For all the delight Satie takes in shocking the musical establishment, an inner stillness and purity lies in his art that in the right hands can be very touching...Ciccolini's playing is...sympathetic and idiomatic." -- Penguin Guide [2003/4 Edition]
"It's simple: in his various realizations of the piano music of Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini set a standard that has yet to be bettered. This compilation, drawn from recordings made between 1966 and 1971, is consequently the best of the best... Ciccolini's playing is pliant and graceful, and under his fingers the music seems to breathe and come alive. What more could a composer or a listener want? --Ted Libbey, NPR Guide
"For all the delight Satie takes in shocking the musical establishment, an inner stillness and purity lies in his art that in the right hands can be very touching...Ciccolini's playing is...sympathetic and idiomatic." -- Penguin Guide [2003/4 Edition]
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Works on This Recording
1.
Gymnopédies (3) for Piano by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1888; France
2.
Valses (3) distinguées du précieux dégoûté by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1914; France
3.
Gnossiennes (6) for Piano by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1890-1897; France
4.
Morceaux en forme de poire by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1890/1903; France
Notes: Aldo Ciccolini performs both piano parts in this recording.
5.
Croquis et agaceries d'un gros bonhomme en bois by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1913; France
6.
Sonatine bureaucratique by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1917; France
7.
Nocturnes (5) for Piano: no 1, Doux et calme by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1919; France
8.
Nocturnes (5) for Piano: no 2, Simplement by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1919; France
9.
Nocturnes (5) for Piano: no 3, Un peu mouvementé by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1919; France
10.
Première pensée Rose + Croix by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1891; France
11.
Sonneries (3) de la Rose + Croix by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1892; France
12.
Préludes (3) du fils des étoiles by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1892; France
13.
Jack-in-the-Box by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1899; France
14.
Sports et divertissements by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1914; France
15.
Embryons desséchés by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1913; France
16.
Préludes flasques (4) (pour un chien) by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1914; France
17.
En habit de cheval by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1911; France
Notes: Aldo Ciccolini performs both piano parts in this recording.
18.
Aperçus désagréables by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1908-1912; France
Notes: Aldo Ciccolini performs both piano parts in this recording.
19.
Descriptions automatiques by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1913; France
20.
Petites pièces montées (3) by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1920; France
Notes: Aldo Ciccolini performs both piano parts in this recording.
21.
Peccadilles importunes by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1913; France
22.
Pièces froides by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1897; France
23.
La belle excentrique by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: circa 1902-1920; France
Notes: Aldo Ciccolini performs both piano parts in this recording.
24.
Sarabandes (3) for Piano by Erik Satie
Performer:
Aldo Ciccolini (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1887; France
Customer Reviews
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( 3 Customer Reviews )
Very different piano music September 5, 2012
By George P. (Coram, NY) See All My Reviews
"Most of this piano music I had never heard before. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it very much. The sound and performance is very good.If you like something different, you can't go wrong with tis collection."
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Not my cup of tea. September 4, 2012
By Jerry G. (Denver, CO) See All My Reviews
"I guess I was more familiar with the more common works. After that I have a lot of piano works that I like much better. It really is a great price though."
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A Hidden Discovery!! August 17, 2012
By W. Brown (Centerburg, OH) See All My Reviews
"I must admit that I wasn't familiar with the pianist Aldo Ciccolini, but aside from that, the album is a hidden discovery for me. The recordings were made during the 60's and 70's, and the sound is spectacular. This album of Satie's piano works come highly recommended. Add this one to your collection, and at this price, it is a bargain. Grab a cup of coffee and get lost in the music!!"
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