John Cage: rhythm over melody, and the I Ching
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. This week, Kate explores the music of a pivotal figure in 20th Century music: John Cage.
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore present 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3's series about major 'modern' musical works of the 20th century, the groundbreaking composers who created them, and the radical cultural and artistic movements which gave rise to them.
In this episode, Kate uncovers the creative journey which led to John Cage's 1951 Concerto for prepared piano and orchestra. By way of introduction to this piece, we will hear part of a radical work by one of Cage's own musical heroes Erik Satie, discover the influence of an unlikely early musical ally, and discover how a gift from a student revolutionised Cage's art and led to instrumental techniques which influenced a generation of avant-garde musicians.
Produced by Sam Phillips
A Reduced Listening production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3
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- Sunday 21:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 3