In the year marking the centenary of Erik Satie's death, guitarist Xuefei Yang presents a beautifully curated collection of Satie's works, reimagined for guitar and other instruments, in the album "Chapeau Satie." Released on June 27, 2025, under the Platoon label, this classical album spans 49 minutes and offers a unique perspective on Satie's compositions, including his renowned "Gnossiennes" and "Gymnopédies," as well as lesser-known pieces like "Petite ouverture à danser" and "Ludions."
Yang's interpretations, often transcribed for guitar and accompanied by flute or voice, bring a fresh and intimate dimension to Satie's music. The album features collaborations with notable artists such as flutist Claire Bezaly, soprano Chelsea Green, and other arrangers who have skillfully adapted Satie's works for this project. The diverse instrumentation and thoughtful programming make "Chapeau Satie" a captivating exploration of Satie's timeless compositions, offering both longtime admirers and new listeners a chance to experience his music in a new light.
2025 Xuefei Yang, under exclusive license to PLATOON LTD2025 Xuefei Yang, under exclusive license to PLATOON LTD
Tracks
Gnossienne No. 1 (Transcr. for Guitar by Francis Kleynjans)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gnossienne No. 2 (Transcr. for Guitar by Francis Kleynjans)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gnossienne No. 3 (Transcr. for Guitar by Francis Kleynjans)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gymnopédie No. 1 (Transcr. for Guitar and Flute by Yang and Bezaly)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Sharon Bezaly
Gnossienne No. 4 (Transcr. for Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gnossienne No. 5 (Transcr. for Guitar by Francis Kleynjans)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gnossienne No. 6 (Transcr. for Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gymnopédie No. 2 (Transcr. for Guitar and Flute by Yang and Bezaly)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Sharon Bezaly
Gnossienne No. 7 (Transcr. for Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Gymnopédie No. 3 (Transcr. for Guitar and Flute by Yang and Bezaly)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Sharon Bezaly
Trois Mélodies (1886) [Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang]: No. 1, Les angesErik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Trois Mélodies (1886) [Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang]: No. 2, ElégieErik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Trois Mélodies (1886) [Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang]: No. 3, SylvieErik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Petite ouverture à danser (Arr. for Guitar by Enno Voorhorst)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Trois Autres Mélodies: No. 1, Chanson (Transcr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Trois Autres Mélodies: No. 2, Les fleurs (Transcr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Pieces Froides: II. Danse de Travers: No. 1, En regardant à deux fois (Arr. for Guitar by Enno Voorhorst)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang
Ludions: No. 4, Aire du poète (Arr. for Voice and Guitar by Chelsea Green)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Trois Mélodies (1916): No. 1, Le chapelier (Transcr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
Je te veux (Transcr. for Voice and Guitar by Xuefei Yang)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
La diva d l'empire (Arr. for Guitar and Voice by Greg Nestor)Erik Satie, Xuefei Yang, Héloïse Werner
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