Satie, Erik. (1866-1925)

Ludions

Paris: Rouart, Lerolle & Cie.. [1926]. First edition, first issue. 11 pp., folio. [PN] 11578. Includes the songs "Air du rat," "Spleen," "La grenouille américaine," "Air du poète," and "Chanson du chat." Crisp original orange wrappers, ownership signature on the title page, overall a very fine copy throughout.

The cycle of five songs for voice and piano are all settings of humorous poems by Leon-Paul Fargue. It was completed in May of 1923, receiving its private premier at the end of that month. (8555)
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