Three Pieces in form of pear

Three Pieces in form of pear is a composition for Piano four hands of Erik Satie. The partitions were supplemented in September 1903. Ironically, Three pieces in form of pear comprises seven movements.

The title is the answer of Satie to the critics who denounced a lack of form (of formal structure) in his compositions.

Movements

Manner of Beginning

Gnossienne drawn from the Wire of the stars. The part resembles the others much gnossiennes of Satie. On the other hand, this one is characterized by many contrasts of nuances and the use of particular agreements.

(Go moderately - a Little sharper)

Prolongation of same

(With the step - broader)

I

(Slowly)

II

(Removed - Of half - the First time)

III

The first part is characterized by the opposition of the soft and strong nuances.

(Brutal - Moderated - At time)

Moreover

(Calm)

Repetition

(In the slow one)

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