1866 – Erik Satie born. French composer and pianist, a colourful figure in the early 20th century Parisian avant-garde.
His work was a precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, repetitive music, and the Theatre of the Absurd.
In addition to his body of music, Satie also left a remarkable set of writings, having contributed work for a range of publications, from the dadaist 391 to the American culture chronicle Vanity Fair.
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