Dover Satie Erik - Parade In Full Score - Orchestra
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A Pivotal Work of the 20th Century: a one-act ballet highlighting the boldness and originality of Erik Satie's writing.
- A Collective Artistic Project: music by Satie and scenario by Jean Cocteau, created for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.
- An Aesthetic Landmark: a creation associated with the "cubist" spirit, often presented as an artistic manifesto.
- An Ideal Resource for Study and Musical Culture: to explore stage music, the relationship between narrative and music, and Satie's universe.
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Summary of This Score
Parade is a ballet with music composed by Erik Satie and a one-act scenario written by Jean Cocteau. Premiered in 1916 for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, this work is firmly rooted in a modern approach, at the crossroads of disciplines, where the music fully contributes to the construction of a stage universe.
Often hailed as Satie's "cubist manifesto," Parade stands out for its aesthetic intention: to transcend the usual boundaries of ballet and propose a new artistic vision, where narration, rhythmic energy, and musical color serve the spectacle. For the musician, this score is an inspiring gateway to Satie's sonic identity, characterized by conciseness, inventiveness, and contrasts, as well as to early 20th-century stage music.
Whether you are a performer, teacher, conservatory student, or simply curious about repertoire, this score allows you to contextualize an emblematic work and address rich themes: writing for dance, collaboration between composer and author, and the role of music in a comprehensive artistic project. A relevant choice to enrich a sheet music library focused on the major milestones of modernity.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Erik Satie | Genre | classical score (ballet) |
Questions frequently asked
Is Parade by Satie a full orchestral score?
The title indicates "In Full Score - Orchestra," corresponding to a complete score intended for an orchestral setting.
From which period does Erik Satie's Parade date?
The work was created in 1916 for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.
What is the connection between Parade and Jean Cocteau?
The ballet is based on a one-act scenario written by Jean Cocteau. The music was composed by Erik Satie. This collaboration is part of a stage project combining music and narration.
Is Parade suited for the study of 20th-century incidental music?
This score addresses early 20th-century incidental music through a ballet created in 1916 and marked by a modern aesthetic.
Why is Parade associated with Cubism?
The work is often presented as Satie's "Cubist manifesto," with writing based on conciseness, contrasts, and rhythmic inventiveness.



