Overview
American composer John Cage (1912-1992) was without doubt one of the most important and influential figures in twentieth-century music. He spent much of his career in pursuit of an unusual goal--"giving up control so that sounds can be sounds", as he put it. As well as composing around 300 works, he was also a prolific performer, writer, poet, and visual artist. This Companion celebrates the richness and diversity of Cage's achievements and provides readers with a fully rounded portrait of a fascinating figure.
- | Author: David Nicholls
- | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- | Publication Date: Aug 01, 2002
- | Number of Pages: 304 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0521789680
- | ISBN-13: 9780521789684
