John Cage
John Cage was an influential American composer and music theorist, born in 1912 in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to music, particularly his exploration of chance and silence, as exemplified by his iconic piece 4'33''. Cage challenged traditional notions of music by incorporating everyday sounds and silence into his compositions, fundamentally changing the landscape of modern music. His work extended beyond music into visual arts and philosophy, making him a pivotal figure in the development of post-war avant-garde culture. Cage's ideas continue to resonate in contemporary art and music, reflecting his belief in the importance of listening and the role of the audience in the creation of sound.
Born on Sep 05, 1912 (113 years old)
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Slovenia:
John Cage is highlighted as a groundbreaking American composer whose music continues to provoke diverse reactions.
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France:
John Cage created a work titled Cheap Imitation based on Satie's composition for a choreography by Merce Cunningham.
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Dominican Republic:
John Cage inspired Nicolas Cage's name change as a tribute to the composer.
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United Kingdom:
John Cage's piece Radio Music inspired one of the Beatles' most famous songs.
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Italy:
John Cage was among the musicians who collaborated with Bob Wilson during his career.
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Germany:
John Cage is one of the influential New York artists featured in the exhibition.
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Germany:
John Cage was the first to perform Satie's work 'Quälereien' for 19 hours.
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Tunisia:
John Cage was influenced by Erik Satie's simplicity and economy of means in his musical compositions.
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San Marino:
John Cage is referenced alongside Chick Corea in relation to Amaro Freitas's music.
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Portugal:
Joana Gama discusses her connections to the Zen Buddhism of John Cage.
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