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For the 100th anniversary of Erik Satie's death on July 1, 2025, Musik Fabrik is proud to present three major new publications honoring his legacy:
1. A monumental album of previously unpublished fragments by Satie, meticulously completed and arranged by James Nye, one of the foremost contemporary scholars of Satie's oeuvre. This collection has just been recorded by the celebrated pianist Alexandre Tharaud, offering a revelatory look into the lesser-known corners of Satie's musical imagination.
2. A new series of editions by Satie expert Robert Orledge, including for the first time the solo piano version of La Belle Excentrique. Long known in its orchestral and four-hand versions, this transcription brings fresh intimacy to one of Satie's most whimsical works.
3. The premiere publication of Gymnopédie by Germaine Tailleferre, a work only recently rediscovered in a film score. This evocative homage reflects Tailleferre's deep admiration for Satie, who often referred to her as "his musical daughter." The piece now takes its rightful place in the centennial celebrations, bridging generations of French modernism.
New Works by Katharine Rawdon: A Flutist's Intimate Soundworld
In Places I Go in My Sleep, Rawdon explores dreamlike states through solo flute, weaving contemporary techniques with historical allusions. Cerulean Voyage captures the stillness and longing of early pandemic days, with bass flute and piano in meditative interplay. Music for Bunko offers a playful, theatrical journey inspired by Ed Fuentes' mockumentary, showcasing Rawdon's flair for character and humor. Road to Mathura is a spiritual voyage for flute and cello, blending Eastern and Western influences in a quest for redemption. These pieces affirm Rawdon's commitment to expressive, boundary-pushing music, inviting performers and listeners alike to experience her unique artistic vision. Discover more about Katharine Rawdon and her work here on our site.
