Thursday, May 17, 2012

May 17 Birthday: Erik Satie


Erik Satie, musician
May 17, 1866-July 1, 1925

Strange Mr. Satie by M.T. Anderson, illustrated by Petra Mathers (Viking, 2003)


The eccentric French composer’s life and music is examined in this picture book biography about him.

A photo and biography of Satie can be seen here.