The term "Gymnopédie" was invented by Erik Satie, reportedly to describe his profession, and is thought to derive from the Greek term "Gymnopaedia," referring to naked Spartan men performing war dances.
Performer Biography
Emily Granger, the harpist on this album, has performed as Guest Principal Harp with major orchestras including the Chicago, Sydney, Tasmanian, and Queensland Symphony Orchestras.
Composer Biography
Erik Satie, an enigmatic and eccentric composer, lived during the transition from Parisian Salon music to the avant-garde, influencing later movements like minimalism and surrealism.
Composition History
Sally Greenaway's "Poems I, II, III" were inspired by Pierre Louÿs' poem "Roses du Soir," which tells of an intoxicating rose scent luring lovers into a forest glade.
Performer Biography
Sally Walker, a flutist on this album, has toured internationally with world-renowned orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jessica Wells' piece "Sati" is inspired by the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, reflecting the mind's journey from focus to distraction and back to peace.
Composition History
Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto in C, K.299, his only work for harp, was commissioned in 1778 by flautist Adrien-Louis de Bonnières, duc de Guînes, for himself and his harpist daughter, Marie-Louise-Philippine.
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