Circumscribing the open universe / Thomas DeLio.

Contents The morphology of a global structure. John Cage: Variations II -- Toward an art of imminence. Morton Feldman: Durations III, [number] 3 -- Structure as behavior. Christian Wolff: For 1, 2 or 3 People -- Structural pluralism. Robert Ashley: in memoriam ... Esteban Gomez -- The shape of sound. Alvin Lucier: Music for Pure Waves, Bass Drums and Acoustic Pendulums.
Abstract This book explores the concept of open structure as it has evolved in the music of the American avant-garde throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The works of five composers are examined in detail: John Cage, Morton Feldman, Christian Wolff, Robert Ashley and Alvin Lucier
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 83023329
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