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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Noted for 'Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano' (1948).  Avante-garde composer, also contributed to modern dance.  Turned to visual art toward the end of his career, using the same random compositions that he used in his musical compositions. Partner was acclaimed choreographer [[Merce Cunningham]].
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Noted for 'Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano' (1948).  Avante-garde composer, also contributed to modern dance.  Turned to visual art toward the end of his career, using random syncopations in his musical compositions. Partner was acclaimed choreographer [[Merce Cunningham]].
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Revision as of 20:12, 2 November 2015

John Cage

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1912 - 1992

Occupation

Composer

Description

Noted for 'Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano' (1948). Avante-garde composer, also contributed to modern dance. Turned to visual art toward the end of his career, using random syncopations in his musical compositions. Partner was acclaimed choreographer Merce Cunningham.

Further Reading/Research


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