🇫🇷Erik Satie ： Parade Prélude du rideau rouge

A short prelude for piano four hands placed at the opening of Parade. Its concise phrases and crisp rhythms set the stage, while beneath its brilliance one can sense Satie’s characteristic dry humor and sense of distance. The music unfolds in a concentrated flow, presenting the scene as it proceeds; changes in sonority and shifts of rhythm are among its highlights. In performance, the two players should coordinate their volume and attacks, maintaining a lively character without rushing the music. Avoiding exaggerated dynamics while balancing mechanical precision with theatrical gesture brings the work’s personality into sharper relief.