Erik Satie ： Sports et divertissements Le bain de mer

“Le bain de mer” is a short piano miniature from Sports et divertissements. Its light rhythms and concise phrases suggest the openness of the seaside and the nimble movements of playing in the water. A series of small musical units unfolds economically, and the piece is especially engaging for the wit and sense of play characteristic of Satie that it conveys within such a brief span. In performance, the sound should not become too heavy, while each voice and rest should remain clear. Maintaining a steady sense of pulse and adding a light spring to the finer details will naturally bring out the work’s brightness.