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John Cage

John Cage
John Cage
John Cage was a giant of American experimental music--composer, writer, and artist. He is most widely known for his 1952 composition 4'33, whose three movements continue to challenge the definition of music by being performed without playing a single note. In questioning fundamental tenets of Western music, Cage was often at the center of controversy, and is regarded as an important contributor to many facets of American culture.
9780252032158
University of Illinois Press
Nicholls, David
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Nicholls, David
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Nicholls, David (2007) John Cage , Champaign, USA. University of Illinois Press, 160pp.

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John Cage was a giant of American experimental music--composer, writer, and artist. He is most widely known for his 1952 composition 4'33, whose three movements continue to challenge the definition of music by being performed without playing a single note. In questioning fundamental tenets of Western music, Cage was often at the center of controversy, and is regarded as an important contributor to many facets of American culture.

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Published date: 2007

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Local EPrints ID: 67425
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/67425
ISBN: 9780252032158
PURE UUID: c8069911-4a4b-4eac-bd25-370e4feb6a15

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Date deposited: 04 Sep 2009
Last modified: 11 Jan 2024 17:38

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Author: David Nicholls

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