John Cage Live at the Barbican
First transmitted in 2004, this concert from London's Barbican features the music of composer, writer, and artist John Cage.
First transmitted in 2004, this concert from London's Barbican features the music of composer, writer, artist and mushroom expert John Cage, one of the most extraordinary artistic figures of the 20th Century.In this concert, performed by the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra as part of its annual Composer Weekend, we hear music by some of the giants of American music including Aaron Copland, Charles Ives, William Schuman and Henry Cowell, who was a major influence on Cage.There are two pieces by Cage himself, The Seasons and the work for which he is infamous - the silent 4'33".
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Clips
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An interview with Philip Mead and Lawrence Foster
Duration: 02:14
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Philip Mead performs a Piano Solo
Duration: 01:49
Music Played
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William Schuman
New England Triptych
Conductor: Lawrence Foster. Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. -
John Cage
The Seasons
Conductor: Lawrence Foster. Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. -
Henry Cowell
Piano Concerto
Performer: Philip Mead. Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Lawrence Foster. -
George Antheil
A Jazz Symphony
Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Lawrence Foster. Performer: John Alley. -
Charles Ives
Central Park in the Dark
Conductor: Anthony Legge. Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. -
Aaron Copland
El Salon Mexico
Conductor: Lawrence Foster. Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. -
John Cage
4'33"
Orchestra: ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Lawrence Foster.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Composer | John Cage |
Orchestra | ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra |
Broadcast
- Fri 16 Jan 2004 20:30
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