Friday, May 17, 2013

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.