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'Rare' chance to hear live performance of Erik Satie composition in Carlisle
A PERFORMANCE of the chamber cantata 'Socrate', released in 1919 by the French composer and pianist Erik Satie, will take place in Carlisle.
The work, a 'moving reflection on the life and death of the ancient Greek philosopher', will take place at the Fratry beside the Cathedral from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Tuesday, July 1.
This will be 100 years to the day since Satie's death.
Satie is perhaps bet known for his famous piano compositions including Trois Gymnopédies and the Gnossiennes.
His other works are described as 'undeservedly underperformed' by the concert organisers, making this a rare opportunity to hear Socrate live.
The cantata will be performed by three Cumbria-based singers Fiona Weakley, Anne-Marie Kerr and Catherine St Ville, alongside accompanist David T Shingler.
Entry to the concert is complimentary but the organisers encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support the artists and the Cathedral.
