AVRO (Firm)
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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.
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Michael Gielen, Charles Rosen, and Carl E. Schorske, historian, analyze the complexities of Schoenberg's atonal Opus 16. "This work embodies Schoenberg's early efforts to artistically plunge into the self, and its dissonance, subtle shadings of timbre, and pervading sense of agony are discussed." Includes biographical background, film clips, photographs and period art.--Container.