John Cage (ex)plain(ed) / Richard Kostelanetz.

Author/creator Kostelanetz, Richard
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Schirmer Books, ©1996.
Descriptionxii, 194 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Cage, John--Criticism and interpretation.

Variant title John Cage explained
Contents Part I. The man. John Cage, inventor -- Formenter of radical consciousness -- Cunningham/Cage -- John Cage, polyartist -- Part II. The works. The keystones of the Cagean canon -- Early piano music (1935-1952) -- Sonatas and Interludes (1946-1948) -- A conversation about early works for radio and tape -- Indeterminacy (1959) -- A year from Monday (1967) -- HPSCHD (1969): environmental abundance -- Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel (1969) -- The Song Books score (1970) -- Empty Words (1974-1975) -- Europera (1987): before and after -- I-VI (1988-1989) -- Roaratorio (1989): John Cage as a radio artist -- Part III. The legacy. Rolyholyover: antiseptic havoc in the name of John Cage -- Homosexuality -- I saw John Cage at the Millrose Games.
Abstract No composer was more controversial, prolific, or more misunderstood than John Cage (1912-1992). No critic has spent more years defending Cage and his work than Richard Kostelanetz. This work summarizes a lifetime's study of Cage's music, literary works, art, and philosophy. It both introduces Cage to the neophyte and offers valuable insights for the seasoned listener.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 95030001
ISBN002864526X (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.C24 K73 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold