The Prélude de La Porte héroïque du ciel is an 1894 piano composition by Erik Satie, intended as a musical introduction to the play The Heroic Gate of Heaven by Jules Bois. It is considered one of the finest works of his "Rosicrucian" or "mystic" period. A typical performance lasts around 6 minutes. Satie was so fond of the piece he dedicated it to himself.
| Date of composition | 1894 |
| First published | 1912 |
| Type | Prelude |
| Approx. duration | 6 minutes |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Autotranslations beta |
Erik Satie: Prélude de la porte héroïque du ciel Erik Satie: Prélude de la porte héroïque du ciel Erik Satie: Prélude de la porte héroïque du ciel |
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