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Date
1995
Summary
This program provides a unique opportunity to see the late composer, John Cage, discuss favorite subjects such as harmony, chance, and the purpose of music. Cage recounts biographical anecdotes and describe the influence of Marcel Duchamp, Finnegans Wake, and Zen Buddhism on his compositions.
Contributors
Cage, John; Scheffer, Frank
Publishers
Ives Ensemble; Allegri Film; AVRO Holland; Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Subjects
Performing Arts, Music; Music; Performing Arts; Aleatory music; Composers United States Interviews; Zen Buddhism Influence; Finnegans wake
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
51 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Comments by John Cage ; music performed by the Ives Ensemble. Camera, Joost van Gelder ... [et al.] ; editor, Jan Wouter van Reijen.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090287; Fedora 2 PID: umd:2015; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/1126; OCLC: ocm45334804; Catalog Key: alephsys002858738; Catalog Key: FFH 8778

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