Gymnopedie No 1 | Satie arr. Leigh Sharpe

The Gymnopédies by Erik Satie are three piano compositions of extraordinary beauty. Gentle, eccentric pieces which defied the classical tradition. The name Gymnopédie is thought to be a reference to Satie’s joke at a party when, concerned by his lack of formal qualifications, on being asked his profession, he replied Gymnopaedist – which means – ‘naked athlete’.

Instrumentation:
Soprano, Solo, Repiano, 2nd and 3rd Cornets
Flugelhorn
Solo, 1st and 2nd Tenor Horns
1st Baritone
1st, 2nd and Bass Trombone
Solo and 2nd Euphonium
Eb and Bb Basses
Percussion parts:
1: Glockenspiel
2: Cymbals

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