The Minimalism of Erik Satie is an album by European jazz group the Vienna Art Orchestra featuring interpretations of compositions by Erik Satie which was first released in 1984 on the Hat ART label.[1][2]
| The Minimalism of Erik Satie | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 20–22 September 1983 and 14 March 1984 | |||
| Studio | Studio Kornhäusl, Vienna, Austria | |||
| Genre | Contemporary classical music, Jazz | |||
| Length | 75:12 | |||
| Label | Hat ART 2005 | |||
| Producer | Werner X. Uehlinger | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
The Allmusic review stated "The Minimalism of Erik Satie is a rare example of the pairing of jazz and classical that actually works on both ends. Recommended".[3]
Early editions of The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the release a "Crown" signifying a recording that the authors "feel a special admiration or affection for".[5]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Erik Satie except as indicated
- "Reflections on Aubade" - 2:58
- "Reflections on Méditation" - 3:35
- "Reflections on Sévère Réprimande" - 2:57
- "Reflections on Idylle" - 4:01
- "Gnossienne No 3" - 3:00
- "Reflections on Gnossienne No. 2" - 4:25
- "Reflections on Gnossienne No. 1" - 5:53
- "Satie Ist Mir Im Traum 3 X Nicht Erschienen" (Mathias Rüegg) - 6:23
- "Vexations 1801" - 8:51
- "Vexations 1611" - 9:44
- "Vexations 2105" - 23:21
Personnel edit
- Mathias Rüegg - arranger, conductor
- Hannes Kottek, Karl Fian - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Christian Radovan - trombone
- Jon Sass - tuba
- Wolfgang Puschnig - sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
- Harry Sokal - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
- Roman Schwaller - tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Woody Schabata - vibraphone
- Wolfgang Reisinger - percussion
- Lauren Newton - voice
References edit
- ^ Vienna Art Orchestra: The Minimalism of Erik Satie accessed February 25, 2014
- ^ Vienna Art Orchestra discography accessed February 19, 2018
- ^ a b Olewnik, B., Allmusic Review accessed February 21, 2014
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1448. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Penguin Guide to Jazz: Crown Albums List, accessed February 25, 2014