The somewhat wayward French composer Erik Satie was often criticized that his compositions would have no form. So he collected some pieces into a suite for four-handed piano and put them in the shape of a pear. It should not be forgotten that the French word "poire" doesn't just mean "pear", but also "idiot". It also fits his humor that the work consists of seven movements – not three.

Concert band grade 4 - 15 minutes

Published 2013 by Baton Music (BM544)