Satie's Hammock - Peter Jarvis, Payton MacDonald - Marimba, November 28, 2011

Satie's Hammock Opus 16 (2011) - Peter Jarvis

Performed by Payton MacDonald

WPU New Music Series,Peter Jarvis - Director
November 28, 2011


Program Notes:
Satie's Hammock, Op. 16 was completed on May 16, 2011 and is dedicated to the virtuoso percussionist Payton MacDonald. Over the years Payton has commissioned several composers to write marimba solos for him in an effort to proliferate the literature for the instrument. I am delighted to be among those having the opportunity to be involved in Payton's contribution to music.

According to the liner notes found in NAXOS CD 8.550698: Satie - "Piano Works Vol. 3," Erik Satie, while living in a poor and relatively remote district of Paris, sustained a life of simplicity in a room furnished with a chair, table and hammock. In the winter he apparently heated his hammock by placing bottles filled with hot water under it, which according to Igor Stravinsky looked like some strange kind of marimba. It is from Stravinsky's observation of Satie's sleeping space that the title "Satie's Hammock" is derived.

Contained in my piece are very brief quotes of music by both Satie and Stravinsky. Manipulated beyond recognition, these quotes serve as homage rather than meaningful musical references. - Peter Jarvis

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• Peter Jarvis
• Payton MacDonald
• Marimba Solo
• Solo Marimba
• Marimba
• Erik Satie
• Igor Stravinsky
• Satie
• Stravinsky