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Erik Alfred Leslie Satie

Erik Alfred Leslie Satie was a French composer and pianist known for his avant-garde and eccentric style of music. He was born on May 17, 1866 and passed away on July 1, 1925. Satie's compositions were often minimalistic, repetitive, and devoid of traditional harmonic progression. His unique musical approach greatly influenced later composers such as Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. Satie's works encompassed various genres including piano compositions, chamber music, and ballets.

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• Erik Satie's Gymnopédies are some of his most famous and influential piano compositions.
• Satie's unconventional compositions challenged the traditional norms of his time.
• Many contemporary musicians continue to draw inspiration from Satie's innovative works.

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