Music of John Cage

Name: Music of John Cage
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ISBN: 9780521565448

ISBN-10: 0521565448

ISBN-13: 9780521565448

Edition: 1996

Authors: James Pritchett, Arnold Whittall

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Description:

This book presents a complete picture of composer John Cage, a leading figure in the post-war avant garde. Providing a historical account of Cage's musical concerns & changing style, the author explains the importance of Cage's work.

Book details

List price: $30.99
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 3/14/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 7.52" wide x 9.25" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.924
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



"For more new sounds" (1933-1948)


Prelude: Cage's compositional studies


Percussion ensembles


The prepared piano



"To sober and quiet the mind..." (1946-1951)


The sources of a new style


Changes in style and aesthetic


From choice to chance



"Throwing sound into silence" (1951-1956)


Changes in aesthetic


Chart systems


Point-drawing systems


"The Ten Thousand Things"



Indeterminacy (1957-1961)


Sources of indeterminacy


New notations


Musical tools



"Music (not composition)" (1962-1969)


Changes in Cage's life and work in the 1960's


Process and action


Electronics


Simultaneity, abundance, and anarchy



"Joy and bewilderment" (1969-1992)


Return to composition


Work in other media


Program music


Instrumental music


Notes


Sources


Index