Person

John Cage

John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer and music theorist. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde. Critics have lauded him as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He was also instrumental in the developm…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
September 5th, 1912
Died
August 12th, 1992
Genres
Labels
Naxos
Asphodel
Harmonia Mundi
EMI Classics
HatHut Records
Last updated: June 17th, 2024