🇫🇷Erik Satie ： Vieux sequins et vieilles cuirasses Chez le marchand d’or

The opening piece of Vieux sequins et vieilles cuirasses, it evokes a quiet scene in medieval Venice through its title, Chez le marchand d’or. Restrained melodic writing and shifting harmonies suggest the weight of old coins and armor, as well as the calm atmosphere lingering inside the shop. Rather than relying on a large dramatic progression, the piece draws its appeal from the spacing of short phrases and subtle changes in resonance. In performance, avoid hurrying, give careful attention to lingering sonorities and rests, bring out the melodic line, and keep the accompaniment discreet.