Erik SATIE17 May 1866 - 1 July 1925 (age 59)
FamilyClick on the portrait of Satie for more information about it. It is from my series '52 Composers'. I made it using a combination of traditional and digital techniques. FamilyBorn: Alfred Erik Leslie Satie (Honfleur, 17 May 1866Father: 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 Erik on AmazonBooks and CD's on Amazon.com (US)
WorksHe worked as a music-hall pianist, 1890sComposed 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 ♫ Gymnopédie No.1 [piano] ♫Quotes- “Before I compose a piece, I walk around it several times, accompanied by myself.”- “When I was young, I was told: 'You'll see, when you're fifty. I am fifty and I haven't seen a thing.” - “Why attack God? He may be as miserable as we are” - “The musician is perhaps the most modest of animals, but he is also the proudest. It is he who invented the sublime art of ruining poetry.” 
On eBay right now:On eBay you will find bargains galore but more interestingly there is a treasure chest of old items. Out of print books, old recordings no longer available, memorabilia and goods no longer sold on the High Street.To see what is currently on offer take a look at:
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