Composer John Cage broke new ground in 1952 when he presented 4′33″, the “silent” piece that is considered his most famous, controversial and, by his own estimate, important work. The CalArts’ Experimental Music Workshop will explore Cage’s belief that the concept and the experience of silence is one of the fundamental features of the musical experience.
The Workshop will trace the enduring impact of 4′33″ through an artistic lineage that runs from Cage, George Brecht and James Tenney to composers Antoine Beuger, Jürg Frey, and Michael Pisaro, as well as filmmaker Madison Brookshire.
”There is no such thing as silence.” – John Cage
WHEN: 8:30pm
ADMISSION: $20 General Admission/$16 Students & Alumni
TICKETS: www.redcat.org
WHERE: REDCAT
ADDRESS: 631 W 2nd Street @ The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90012
PHONE: (213) 237-2800
CONTACT: www.redcat.org
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