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Explores the concept of open structure as it has evolved in the music of the American avant-garde throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The works of five composers are examined in detail: John Cage, Morton Feldman, Christian Wolff, Robert Ashley and Alvin Lucier.

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This is a precious collection of essays. Five contemporary composers have been chosen for their contributions to opening the art of music. Their attitude is put in perspective with that of other artists) painters, sculptors) as well as poets and philosophers.... -- Jean-Claude Risset, Universite d'Aix Marseille
This is a precious collection of essays. Five contemporary composers have been chosen for their contributions to opening the art of music. Their attitude is put in perspective with that of other artists) painters, sculptors) as well as poets and philosophers.... -- Jean-Claude Risset, Universite d'Aix Marseille

Circumscribing the Open Universe

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      Publisher: University Press of America
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/10/1984 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780819137487, 978-0819137487
      ISBN10: 0819137480

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the concept of open structure as it has evolved in the music of the American avant-garde throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The works of five composers are examined in detail: John Cage, Morton Feldman, Christian Wolff, Robert Ashley and Alvin Lucier.

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      This is a precious collection of essays. Five contemporary composers have been chosen for their contributions to opening the art of music. Their attitude is put in perspective with that of other artists) painters, sculptors) as well as poets and philosophers.... -- Jean-Claude Risset, Universite d'Aix Marseille
      This is a precious collection of essays. Five contemporary composers have been chosen for their contributions to opening the art of music. Their attitude is put in perspective with that of other artists) painters, sculptors) as well as poets and philosophers.... -- Jean-Claude Risset, Universite d'Aix Marseille

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