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“The New Grove Dictionary flatly states: ‘He has had a greater impact on world music than any other American composer in the 20th century.’ An observation that even Cage’s most violent detractors would probably not dispute.” —Peter G. Davis, New York Magazine
One of a series of experimental texts in which Cage tries “to find a way of writing which comes from ideas, is not about them, but which produces them,” he attempts in X to create looser structures in both life and art, to free “my writing from my intentions.”
Reviews:
“No American has caused more disturbances or astonishments than John Cage.” —Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker
“Indeed, the entire American avant-garde would be unthinkable without Mr.Cage’s music writing and genially patriarchical personality.” —John Rockwell, The New York Times
“Asked once to put his philosophy in a nutshell…he put it like this: get yourself out of whatever cage you find yourself in.—Joseph McLellan, Washington Post
Endorsements:
“He’s not a composer; he’s an inventor – of genius.” —Arnold Schoenberg
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Awards/Recognition:
Books for College Libraries 1988
Design award from the Association of American University Presses (AAUP) Book, Jacket, and Journal Show 1984
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Born in Los Angeles in 1912, JOHN CAGE received an award, at the age of 37 from the American Academy and Institute of Arts for having extended the boundaries of music. At 70, he was named Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters and decorated by the French Minister of Culture.
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