Satie’s music and ideas are inextricably linked with the City of Light. This book situates Satie’s work within the context and sonic environment of contemporary Paris.

Sunday Times Classical Music Book of the Year

Erik Satie’s (1866-1925) music appeals to wide audiences and has influenced both experimental artists and pop musicians. Little about Satie was conventional, and he resists classification under easy headings such as “classical music”. Instead of pursuing the path of a professiona...