Satie: Morceaux en forme de poire, Gymnopédies, Avant-dernières pensées, Gnossiennes

“It is a mystical music whose apparent simplicity is deliberately intended to ward off mere virtuosos.” A great admirer of Erik Satie, whose we would later on record the (almost) complete works twice, Aldo Ciccolini widely contributed with this early recital to the rediscovery of the composer and his popularity among a large musical audience.