With the five Nocturnes composed in 1919 Satie concluded the series of cyclically organized Piano pieces which in a way constitute the backbone of his oeuvre. As his models he chose the eponymouspieces by John Field and Frédéric Chopin borrowing not only the romantic elegiac inflections but also the tripartite form and rocking movement. Totally original in turn is the harmony which he devised according to his ownsystem.Commenting on his Nocturnes Satie once said: ?This is a different expression of myself?. Indeed the pieces which are not difficult to play seem unusually serious and far removed from thenonsense parody and cabaret atmosphere that colour such a large part of his oeuvre.

This short melodious piece by the French composer Eric Satie will bring delight to both performers and audiences.

pour Piano éditée par Robert Orledge-This new completely revised edition of the Petite Sonate edited by Robert Orledge has returned to Satie?s manuscripts and first editions to give pianists a completely accurate and reliable text to play from.