Gymnopédies
| Three pieces for piano by Erik Satie, composed in 1888. Nos. 1 and 3 (Lent et triste, Lent et grave) were orchestrated by Claude Debussy and performed in Paris, France, on 20 February 1897. |
| Gymnopédies refers to Greek dances in honour of Apollo, performed by naked men and boys; Debussy's music has become a popular ballet. |
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