| Before 4’33” or indeterminacy, John Cage forged the early identity of percussion music with wildly imaginative and complex creations. He stated that “Percussion music is revolution. Sound and rhythm have too long been submissive to the restrictions of 19th century music.” He was right, he changed that, and we as percussionists are grateful.
The last set of the night – the city wears a slouch hat – is a live radio play performance directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw, featuring Kriston Woodreaux as “The Voice” – see you there!
program: first construction (1939) but what about the noise of crumpling paper… (1985) the city wears a slouch hat (1942) |
