(Piano). By Erik Satie (1866-
1925). Edited by Ulrich
Krämer. Henle Music Folios.
Softcover. 16 pages. G. Henle
Verlag #HN1072. Published by
G. Henle Verlag
Satie's Gymnopédies are the
first testimony to his idea of
a ?New Simplicity:?
repetitive, steady rhythms
reminiscent of ancient cult
dances, with their very own
meditative charm.