John Cage, the composer, was obsessed with the ephemeral, social justice, and pure poetry, viewing death as merely a bureaucratic hassle for the living.
Interpretation
Nicholas Isherwood's approach to John Cage's music involves taking the scores seriously and being precise, while still allowing for personal interpretation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Cage aimed to transform musical thinking, composition, and practice, drawing inspiration from figures like Thoreau, Joyce, Satie, and Buckminster Fuller.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Cage advocated for the equality of all sounds and the abolition of traditional compositional elements like goal-seeking and emotional content.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May 2014 at Hofstelle Flammer, Küsten, Germany, and produced by Stefan Tiedje.
Performer Biography
Nicholas Isherwood, the bass-baritone on this recording, made his debut as Lucifer in Stockhausen's Donnerstag aus Licht at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, at age 25.
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