The Minimalism of Erik Satie explained

The Minimalism of Erik Satie
Type:Studio
Artist:Vienna Art Orchestra
Cover:The Minimalism of Erik Satie.jpg
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Released:1984
Recorded:20–22 September 1983 and 14 March 1984
Studio:Studio Kornhäusl, Vienna, Austria
Genre:Contemporary classical music, Jazz
Length:75:12
Label:Hat ART 2005
Producer:Werner X. Uehlinger
Chronology:Vienna Art Orchestra
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Prev Year:1983
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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]

Reception

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".[4]

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

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/42ab81_a1b7b126527647349c279af50e7e520b.pdf Vienna Art Orchestra: The Minimalism of Erik Satie
  2. http://dartin.tripod.com/vao.html?discs/discs-idx Vienna Art Orchestra discography
  3. Olewnik, B., Allmusic Review accessed February 21, 2014
  4. http://www.tomhull.com/ocston/nm/notes/pjazz-crown.php Penguin Guide to Jazz: Crown Albums List