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What John Cage's silent symphony really means | What John Cage's silent symphony really means |
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Listen to Frank Zappa, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and others perform John Cage's "silent" piece 4'33". | Listen to Frank Zappa, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and others perform John Cage's "silent" piece 4'33". |
Why have different musicians recorded a piece of music with no notes? This slideshow tells the story of Cage's infamous, and much performed, work. The first 20 seconds are, appropriately, silent. | |
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