These two fascinating works are combined into one volume that includes an interesting biography, background information on the writing of the music, indispensable performance suggestions and a listing of recommended readings and recordings. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label, by Hungarian pianist Klara Kormendi. She studied at the Bartok Conservatory and later at the Liszt Academy, where she received her diploma with distinction in 1967. Kormendi enjoyed early success in a number of national competitions before embarking on a career that has taken her to the major musical centers of Europe. She has recorded works by Debussy and Ravel and the complete piano music of Eric Satie.

These two fascinating works are combined into one volume that includes an interesting biography, background information on the writing of the music, indispensable performance suggestions and a listing of recommended readings and recordings.

Erik Satie's famous Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes make a great addition to any guitarist's repertoire. These transcriptions are suitable for beginner to intermediate level guitarists.French composer Erik Satie (1866 - 1925) was an influential figure in the Parisian avant-garde scene of his time. His work is recognized as one of the forerunners of significant musical developments of the 20th Century. The three gymnop�dies transcribed here, for example, are a precursor of ambient music where the focus is on the overall atmosphere rather than the more traditional means of development and variation. Melody and harmony, however, are still absolutely essential: the mild dissonances inherent in them produce the characteristic melancholic mood that these three short pieces are famous for.The 3 gnossiennes transcribed here were composed about a decade later and are a continuation of Satie's style. While the gymnop�dies are in three-four meter, the gnossiennes have no time signature. This is known as free time and it indicates that the rhythm is to flow freely rather than be measured strictly. Although there are a small number of other gnossiennes by Satie, only these three form part of his original set.

Here are compositions by Eric Satie who combined the simple, tuneful melodies of Parisian nightlife with the snappiness of American Jazz, Satie created a new style of musical burlesque which made a lasting impression on many contemporary composers. Transcribed for the baritone ukulele or low G ukelele. Most are also playable on the tenor and soprano ukulele and, of course, they may all be played on the guitar.

The affordable volume represents the largest collection of Satie piano works available. Includes 17 pieces in all by the French composer and pianist, including his most famous piece, Gymnopédies, as well as Sarabandes, Poudre d'or, En habit de cheval, and Morceaux en forme de poire. Painstakingly reprinted from the original French editions.