John Cage did more to revolutionize the possibilities for making art in the 20th century than any other artist, musician, painter, or poet.  He changed forever the way we listen and look, inventing new instruments and hearing music where others heard only noise – or silence.  These two recitals each celebrate the vast scope, influence, and profound wisdom of the music Cage created for the piano, his primary and most personal instrument.  Stephen Drury is widely known as the leading interpreter of Cage’s piano music, having worked with the composer and recorded a number of his most important works.

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Works to be performed on the “John Cage 100th Birthday Celebration” program include:

Recital I  - a survey of Cage’s re-creation of the piano

A Valentine out of Season
The Seasons
Music for Piano
Winter Music
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Solo from Concert for Piano and Orchestra
Variations III
Etudes Borealis
Swinging or Perpetual Tango

Recital II – the landmarks of Cage’s career

In A Landscape
Etudes Australes – selections
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Cheap Imitation