The Cambridge Companion to John Cage

Book Overview

American composer John Cage (1912-1992) was without doubt one of the most important and influential figures in twentieth-century music. He spent much of his career in pursuit of an unusual goal--giving up control so that sounds can be sounds, as he put it. As well as composing around 300 works, he was also a prolific performer, writer, poet, and visual artist. This Companion celebrates the richness and diversity of Cage's achievements and provides readers with a fully rounded portrait of a fascinating figure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521789680
• ISBN13: 9780521789684
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.6"