The Music of John Cage (Music in the Twentieth Century)

The Music of John Cage (Music in the Twentieth Century)

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'Thus we find detailed and generally thorough, consideration of not just Cage's music and the techniques it employs but also the sources of the ideological standpoints from which the music is derived.' Music and Letters

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Although John Cage has been almost universally recognised as the leading figure of the post-war musical avant-garde, this is the first book to present a complete and coherent picture of Cage the composer. Providing a historical account of Cage's musical concerns and changing style, James Pritchett describes just what it was Cage did and why and how he did it. The book is centred around extensive descriptions of the most important works and compositional techniques, including in-depth explanations of the role of chance and indeterminacy in Cage's music. Dr Pritchett also considers the relationship of Cage's musical thought to his interests in such diverse subjects as Eastern philosophy and religion, Marshall McLuhan, and anarchism (among many others). This book thus makes the essential introduction to Cage's musical world.

The Music of John Cage (Music in the Twentieth Century),James Pritchett,Arnold Whittall,Cambridge University Press,0521565448,History & Criticism - By Composer,Instruction & Study - Composition,Music,Music Of The 20th Century,Musical Composition,Reference,Composers & musicians,Music / General

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