Prepared piano — A prepared piano is a piano which has had its sound altered by placing objects (preparations) between or on the strings or on the hammers or dampers.The idea of altering an instrument s timbre through the use of external objects has been applied… … Wikipedia
List of breast cancer patients according to survival status — This list of notable breast cancer patients includes people who made significant contributions to their chosen field and who were diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, as confirmed by public information.According to the… … Wikipedia
Works for prepared piano by John Cage — American avant garde composer John Cage (1912–1992) started composing for prepared piano in 1940.[1] The majority of early works for this instrument were created to accompany dances by Cage s various collaborators, most frequently Merce… … Wikipedia
CAGE (J.) — Du compositeur américain John Cage, on peut dire d’ores et déjà qu’il a été l’un des musiciens les plus importants de la seconde moitié du XXe siècle – bien qu’ayant été, et sans doute parce qu’étant le plus contesté. Il n’est certes plus à la… … Encyclopédie Universelle
John Cage — John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5, 1912 ndash; August 12, 1992) was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post war avant garde and … Wikipedia
Cornish College of the Arts — Established 1914 Type Private, non profit Location Seattle, Wash … Wikipedia
DanceAfrica — is a heritage and community celebration centered on the diverse dance forms of the African Diaspora held annually in New York City, Washington, DC, and Chicago. Included are indoor and outdoor performance including live music, a film series,… … Wikipedia
Sonatas and Interludes — is a collection of twenty pieces for prepared piano by American avant garde composer John Cage (1912 ndash;1992). It was composed in 1946 ndash;1948, shortly after Cage s introduction to Indian philosophy and the teachings of art historian Ananda … Wikipedia
Talley Beatty — (1923 1995) was born in Cedargrove, Louisiana, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He is considered one of the greatest of African American choreographers, and also bears the titles dancer, educator, and company director. After studying under… … Wikipedia
Prepared piano — Christian Wolff mit präpariertem Flügel, 2007 Das Präparierte Klavier ist eine von John Cage um 1940 eingeführte Technik, an bestimmten Stellen der Saitenchöre eines Klaviers Gegenstände wie Radiergummis, Nägel, Papier usw. einzusetzen, die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
