Music • John Cage - Études australes

Opéra National de Paris Garnier
angle rues Scribe et Auber
75009 Paris (Avant - Foyer)
Novembre 19, 18h
18€ and 25€, Subscription 18€
Duration : 4h plus intermission and two pauses

John Cage
Études australes
Livres I - IV for piano
Alternatively : Frederic Rzewski and Stephen Drury, piano

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Études australes (almost four hours) is a tribute to the final Paris performance of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. A duo for two independent hands, it has them struggle with complex chords. Elements were set according to stars in the southern skies and the I Ching, then defined as a computer program. The pianist decides on speed and dynamics. Diabolical virtuosity is proof of and just reward for effort.
 

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Coproduction Opéra national de Paris ; Festival d’Automne à Paris
With the support of  de Bernard Monnier, Judith Pisar and King's Fountain

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