John Cage
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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
- http://johncage.org/
- http://www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2012/aug/13/john-cage-contemporary-music-guide
- http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/jul/10/john-cage-composer-drawings-exhibition
- http://pitchfork.com/news/47330-watch-five-essential-john-cage-clips/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UPlYnBFrI0