The author skillfully elicits candid dialogues that encompass technical explorations; questions of method, style, and influence; their personal lives and struggles to create; and their aesthetic goals and artistic declarations. Herein, John Cage recalls the turning point in his career; Ben Johnston criticizes the operas of his teacher Harry Partch; La Monte Young attributes his creative discipline to a Mormon childhood; Steve Reich explains how his reharmonizations relate to Debussy; and much more. The results are revelatory conversations with some of America's most radical musical innovators.
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The author skillfully elicits candid dialogues that encompass technical explorations; questions of method, style, and influence; their personal lives and struggles to create; and their aesthetic goals and artistic declarations. Herein, John Cage recalls the turning point in his career; Ben Johnston criticizes the operas of his teacher Harry Partch; La Monte Young attributes his creative discipline to a Mormon childhood; Steve Reich explains how his reharmonizations relate to Debussy; and much more. The results are revelatory conversations with some of America's most radical musical innovators.
Imprint | Da Capo Press Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | April 1999 |
Authors | William Duckworth |
Dimensions | 227 x 154 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 504 |
Edition | 1st Da Capo Press ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-306-80893-7 |
Barcode | 9780306808937 |
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LSN | 0-306-80893-5 |