Erik Satie
Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear

About Erik Satie's Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear

The title of this set was Satie’s ironic response to critics, who had described his compositions as lacking in formal structure.
This is another work by Satie that shows his obsession with the number three – only in this case the “three pieces” are surrounded by a set of introductions, additions and repetitions to make the total number of pieces seven.

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Preview TitleKey Year Level
1. By Way of a Beginning   by Satie piano sheet music AAB 1. By Way of a Beginning N/A 1903 8
2. Extention of the Same   by Satie piano sheet music AAC 2. Extention of the Same N/A 1903 8
3. Piece I   by Satie piano sheet music AAD 3. Piece I N/A 1903 8
4. Piece II   by Satie piano sheet music AAE 4. Piece II N/A 1903 8
5. Piece III   by Satie piano sheet music AAF 5. Piece III N/A 1903 8
6. In Addition   by Satie piano sheet music AAG 6. In Addition N/A 1903 8
7. Repetition   by Satie piano sheet music AAH 7. Repetition N/A 1903 8