The Minimalism of Erik Satie

1984 studio album by Vienna Art Orchestra From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Minimalism of Erik Satie is an album by European jazz group the Vienna Art Orchestra featuring interpretations of compositions by Erik Satie which was first released in 1984 on the Hat ART label.[1][2]

Released1984
Recorded20–22 September 1983 and 14 March 1984
StudiosStudio Kornhäusl, Vienna, Austria
GenresContemporary classical music, Jazz
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The Minimalism of Erik Satie
Studio album by
Vienna Art Orchestra
Released1984
Recorded20–22 September 1983 and 14 March 1984
StudiosStudio Kornhäusl, Vienna, Austria
GenresContemporary classical music, Jazz
Length75:12
LabelHat ART 2005
ProducerWerner X. Uehlinger
Vienna Art Orchestra chronology
From No Time to Rag Time
(1983)		 The Minimalism of Erik Satie
(1984)		 A Notion in Perpetual Motion
(1960)
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Penguin Guide to JazzStarStarStarStar👑[4]
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The Allmusic review stated "The Minimalism of Erik Satie is a rare example of the pairing of jazz and classical that actually works on both ends. Recommended".[3]

Early editions of The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the release a "Crown" signifying a recording that the authors "feel a special admiration or affection for".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Erik Satie except as indicated

  1. "Reflections on Aubade" - 2:58
  2. "Reflections on Méditation" - 3:35
  3. "Reflections on Sévère Réprimande" - 2:57
  4. "Reflections on Idylle" - 4:01
  5. "Gnossienne No 3" - 3:00
  6. "Reflections on Gnossienne No. 2" - 4:25
  7. "Reflections on Gnossienne No. 1" - 5:53
  8. "Satie Ist Mir Im Traum 3 X Nicht Erschienen" (Mathias Rüegg) - 6:23
  9. "Vexations 1801" - 8:51
  10. "Vexations 1611" - 9:44
  11. "Vexations 2105" - 23:21

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