Nothing: John Cage and 4'33"
Oct 2024 · Live Oak Media
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One night in 1952, master pianist David Tudor took the stage in a barnlike concert hall called the Maverick and performed John Cage's 4'33", a controversial yet enduring piece, whose purpose is to amplify the ambient sounds of whatever venue it inhabits. This fascinating account of a music composition with no notes and the genius who created it is brilliantly presented for young listeners to "hear how much sound there is in silence."
One night in 1952, master pianist David Tudor took the stage in a barnlike concert hall called the Maverick and performed John Cage's 4'33", a controversial yet enduring piece, whose purpose is to amplify the ambient sounds of whatever venue it inhabits. This fascinating account of a music compos...
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About the author
Nicholas Day has written regularly for Slate; his work has also appeared in The Atlantic, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, among other publications. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his family.
Nicholas Day has written regularly for Slate; his work has also appeared in The Atlantic, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, among other publications. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his family.
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