The Cambridge Companion to John Cage
by David Nicholls
2021-01-01 19:39:37
The Cambridge Companion to John Cage
by David Nicholls
2021-01-01 19:39:37
American composer John Cage (1912-1992) was without doubt one of the most important and influential figures in twentieth-century music. He spent much of his career in pursuit of an unusual goal--"giving up control so that sounds can be sounds", as he...
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American composer John Cage (1912-1992) was without doubt one of the most important and influential figures in twentieth-century music. He spent much of his career in pursuit of an unusual goal--"giving up control so that sounds can be sounds", as he put it. As well as composing around 300 works, he was also a prolific performer, writer, poet, and visual artist. This Companion celebrates the richness and diversity of Cage''s achievements and provides readers with a fully rounded portrait of a fascinating figure.
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