Variations on a Theme of Eric Satie Mystery

Variations on a Theme of Eric Satie MysteryFrench composer Eric Satie was an eccentric but important musical figure in early 20th century music. These variations are based on the melody found in the first movement of his "Peccadilles Importunes" ("Annoying Offenses") of 1913. The four variations expand upon various rhythmic and melodic aspects of the theme, while broadening the limited harmonic vocabulary of the original. Broege's variations shed very a imaginative light on Satie's original

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all parts have interesting moving lines and melodies

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while upper strings deliver bold themes and sizzling melodies

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