Sorceress of the new piano : the artistry of Margaret Leng Tan ; The maverick piano / Mode Records presents ; Riverdrive Productions Limited ; [two films by Evans Chan].
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Mode Records, 2008. |
| Description | 1 online resource (140 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?CLMV;1757332 |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Cage, John. Dream. |
| Other author/creator | Cage, John. In a landscape. |
| Other author/creator | Cage, John. In the name of the holocaust. |
| Other author/creator | Cage, John. Indeterminacy. Selections. |
| Other author/creator | Cage, John. Music, piano. No. 2. |
| Other author/creator | Chen, Yaocheng, director. |
| Other author/creator | Ge, Gan-Ru, 1954- Gu yue. Pipa. |
| Other author/creator | Satie, Erik, 1866-1925. Gymnopeédies. No 3; arranged. |
| Other author/creator | Tan, Margaret Leng. |
| Other author/creator | Twining, Toby. Satie blues. |
| Other author/creator | Mode (Sound recording label) |
| Other author/creator | Riverdrive Productions Ltd. |
| Contents | Sorceress of the new piano (90 min.).: Introduction -- Inventing the new piano : the first "C" : Henry Cowell -- Inventing the new piano : the second "C" : John Cage -- The American avant garde through an Asian lens -- Roots and landscapes -- Inventing the new piano : the third "C" : George Crumb -- The new mavericks, East and West -- Dogs and toys -- Ode to Schroeder -- Legacy. |
| Contents | The maverick piano (50 min.).: Gymnopédie no. 3 / Erik Satie ; arranged for piano and toy piano by Margaret Leng Tan -- In a landscape / John Cage -- In the name of the holocaust : for prepared piano/string piano / John Cage -- Music for piano no. 2 : for string piano / John Cage ; arranged for bowed piano by Margaret Leng Tan ; featuring art by John Cage -- Dream ; and Indeterminacy / John Cage -- Gu yue = Ancient music : for string piano. 3rd movement, Pipa / Ge Gan-ru -- Satie blues : for toy piano/piano / Toby Twining. |
| Abstract | Through personal interviews with Tan and various composers, critics and colleagues, Sorceress of the new piano explores Margaret Leng Tan's career as a pianist, her work with John Cage, and her development as a toy piano virtuoso. The maverick of the piano contains complete performances of seven works, principally by John Cage; some filmed during stage performances. |
| General note | Sorceress of the new piano released in 2004; The maverick piano released in 2007. |
| Other forms | Previously released as a compact disc. |
| Language | In English, with English, German, French, and Spanish subtitles. |
| Issued in other form | Original publisher catalog number mode 194 |
| Issued in other form | Original (OCoLC)317816073 |
| Issued in other form | Original |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Other title | Artistry of Margaret Leng Tan. |
| Other title | Maverick piano. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |