Erik Satie (Erik Satie 1866-1925) Chinese composer Satie was a cynical music geek. Although he did not write in the Baroque style, he was known for his straightforward and simple music style. His musical views had a decisive influence on modern music and he was a pioneer of neoclassicism. Satie opposed romanticism and impressionism. He was very disgusted with the exaggerated forms of late Romanticism and Expressionism that lasted from the end of the 19th century to the First World War, saying, "I won't write a single note that doesn't come from a sincere note!" This minimalist style has indeed served as a Neoclassical music laid the foundation. He also believed that Debussy's music was a sight seen with myopia, a mirage that whitewashed peace. At the same time, he did not like Debussy's overly gorgeous, complicated and sophisticated musical language, and advocated simplicity, nature, and simplicity. expression. Satie likes to express grotesque images and wild thoughts. Among all his creations, piano works account for the highest proportion, and most of them are sketches.

In Satie's piano music, there is neither huge momentum nor strong passion, only simple and calm "vernacular". However, his piano works are often titled with strange or ironic phrases. Titles such as "Hundreds of Years and a Moment", "Morn at Noon", "Dehydrated Fetus", "Owl with Toothache", etc. His cynical, spicy and grotesque style is completely different from the artistic style of Impressionism. Satie's most representative piano piece "Three Pear-shaped Pieces" is a reply to Debussy's statement that "Sati's music lacks form" Made for criticism. This means that the form of his works is pear-shaped①. "Three Jiminopedi" is also Satie's representative masterpiece. The music consists of simple melody consisting of repeated sections, while the low part supports the melody with only some simple rhythms and a single modal chord. The music of the whole piece is simple and clear, the colors are elegant, and there is no pretense.

Sati had a direct influence on the French Six. Among the six-member group, Poulenc (1899-1963) made the greatest contribution to piano music. He wrote dozens of piano pieces in his lifetime, most of which were genuine improvisations. There are also sonatas for two pianos and concertos for two pianos, as well as "Piano Concerto", "Theme and Variations", etc. Poulenc was deeply influenced by Ravel and Satie. It is a mixture of simplicity, clarity and humor. In his early days, he followed the French ancient keyboard music style and gave it new ideas, with natural and smooth melodies and charming harmonies.

Jean-yves Thibaudet has been hailed as "one of the most exciting talents in front of everyone today". Pianist Thibaudet is known for his eloquent phrasing, brilliant colors and brilliant technique. And famous all over the world. Performers who have imitated his poetic interpretation are all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Far East. Over the past seventeen years, he has collaborated with major orchestras around the world, including the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Montreal Symphony, London Symphony, Royal Conservatory of Music Orchestra of the Auditorium, Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala, National Symphony of France, and Rotterdam Philharmonic. Conductors who have collaborated with him include Ashkenazy, Blomstedt, Chailly, Duttva, Gurdjieff, Leppard, Lee Wen, Strakin, and Tilson Thomas.

Thibaud, who is of French and German descent, was born in Lyon, France. He began learning piano at the age of five and gave his first public performance at the age of seven. His teacher Lucette Descaves had a close relationship with Ravel. At the age of twelve, Thibaudet entered the Paris Conservatoire to study, and also studied with Aldo Ciccolini. Cicolini had a profound musical influence on him and was also his biggest supporter. At the age of fifteen, Tibald won first place in the Conservatory of Music. Three years later, in 1981, he won the Young Concert Artist Auditions.

As a DECCA exclusive artist who has published more than 20 albums, Thibaud's first album is the landmark "Ravel's Complete Piano Works" (CD 433 515-2) . In addition to being nominated for a Grammy Award, this album also won recognition from the German Record Award. The first of two complete sets of Debussy's piano works (CD 452 022-2, 460 247-2) has been recognized by the French Tuning Fork Prize. "Being able to record the complete piano works of Debussy is definitely a milestone in my life" - Thibaude said. In 1992, he collaborated with conductor Chailly and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to record Mei Xiang's masterpiece "Symphony of Beautiful Tune" (CD 436 626-2). This album won double recognition from the Edison Award and the Tuning Fork Award. He said: "This work itself is a cycle of life, like a huge building full of love, joy, and all kinds of things. When we played, the audience remained silent from beginning to end, and the tense emotions were not released until the end ." In 1997 Thibold's recording repertoire expanded further. He played the works of jazz pianist Bill Ivins in the special album "The Dialogues between Thibald and Bill Ivins" (CD 455 512-2), which won the 1998 "Echo Deutschland Record Award". American Billboard magazine commented on this album: "Due to a deep understanding of the influence of Debussy and Ravel's works on jazz piano, he is able to interpret these works perfectly."

Thibaud currently lives in Paris and in Los Angeles, and developed a wide range of interests outside of music, including elegant fashion. In addition to his playing schedule, he also engages in water sports, reads, visits museums, and enjoys fine wine, good food, and intellectual conversations. "When I don't play the piano, I won't miss it, but when I return to its embrace, I will re-explore the connotation of the old work with greater joy."