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.Vienna Art Orchestra: The Minimalism of Erik Satie accessed February 25, 2014Vienna Art Orchestra discography accessed February 19, 2018
Reception
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".Olewnik, B., Allmusic Review accessed February 21, 2014
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".Penguin Guide to Jazz: Crown Albums List, accessed February 25, 2014
Track listing 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 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
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