Although BJ and Emily have covered Erik Satie's Gnossiennes in their repertoire, it was when they performed the complete cycle that it became clear the pieces should evolve in the form of a suite. They've composed musical passages that link the individual 'miniatures' and create a sense of momentum. The pedal steel and cello bring out a lyrical quality in Satie's music, not possible to express in standard piano interpretations. Undercurrents of Eastern European music clearly emerge as an influence on Satie's original compositions. Individual Gnossiennes, as movements in a suite, gives a substance to the whole, and a unique take on Satie's genius.BJ Cole's Pedal Steel and Emily Burridge's cello bring out a lyrical quality in Satie's music that is not possible to express in the standard piano interpretations and undercurrents of Eastern European music clearly emerge as an influence on Satie's original compositions. Also, the idea of the individual Gnossiennes as movements in a suite gives added weight and substance to the whole, and allow a new appreciation of Satie's unique musical genius.

The ‘Gnossienne Suite’ has been remixed and remastered by BJ, and is now sounding better than ever.

The Gnossienne Suite is a featured part of BJ Cole and Emily Burridge's concert programme.