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John Cage
  JOHN CAGE LIVE AT THE BARBICAN
Friday 16 January 2004 8.30pm-10.30pm
 
  This special live concert from the Barbican celebrates the great American composer John Cage and explores his influences. Pieces performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lawrence Foster, include the completely silent 4' 33".

Running Order

Schuman - New England Triptych
Cage - The Seasons
Cowell - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (soloist – Philip Meade)
Antheil – A Jazz Symphony
Ives - Central Park in the Dark
Copland - El Salón México
Cage - 4’33" (tacet for large orchestra)

 
 
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