The above image is a portrait of Erik Satie from my series '52 Composers'. I made it using a combination of traditional and digital techniques. The background lists some of his best known works. I have made this portrait available in various formats and also on some gift items which will make unusual presents for music lovers. You will also find here recommended books, CDs, and other related goodies.
I have a lot of work to do on this page and this site. I will be adding a lot more Satie content so keep watching - there will also be more composers.
Family
Born: Alfred Éric Leslie Satie (Honfleur, 17 May 1866 Father: Alfred, a translator Mother: Jane Lesie Anton, born in London of Scottish parents, died when he was 6. Siblings: younger brother Conrad. Partners: 6 month affair with Suzanne Valadon, artist and model and mother of Maurice Utrillo. Devasted on break up and apparently never had another intimate relationship/ Children: none Died: Paris, 1 July 1925 Cause of death: Cirrhosis of the liver Grave: Cimetiere d'Arcueil, Arcueil, France
He worked as a music-hall pianist, 1890s Composed 84 musical works between 1885 and 1924 including: Orchestral Le Belle Excentrique Cinq Grimaces En Habit de Cheval Chamber Music Musique d'ameublement Ballet Mercure Parade Relache Stage works Le piege de Meduse Genevieve de Brabant Choral Messe des Pauvres Piano Gymnopedies (3) Gnossiennes (6) Ogives Next-to-last thoughts I Want You Gold Dust Cold Pieces Truly Flabby Pieces for a Dog 3 dried-up embryos Old Sequins and Armour Childish Chatter Tiresome Peccadilloes Vexation