Last of the documentaries about 20th-century music. Erik Satie - Things Seen to the Right and the Left
Called "indispensable" by American composer John Cage , Satie (1866-1925) is for many simply the composer of the Gymnopedie used in countless advertisements, films and even sleep therapy. In this film, contemporary artists and composers tell the story of his life and work - among them
Tom Phillips , Carla Bley , Philip Glass, Gavin Bryars ,
Joanna MacGregor and Kurt Schwertsik. After a period as a Montmartre bohemian, Satie became much sought-after and collaborated with artists like Picasso, Braque and Picabia, the photographer Man Ray and director
Rene Clair. The programme contains performances of some of his most important works.
Director/Producer Christopher Hale A Skyscraper production for BBCty ● STEREO
Followed by Advent Calendar (Txt)