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Margaret Leng Tan

Margaret Leng Tan

Evening Music

September 03, 2007

Avant-garde pianist and John Cage disciple Margaret Leng Tan talks about her mentor's marvelous sayings, and his thoughts about his famous invention, the prepared piano (featured music includes the "Sonatas and Interludes").

merce cunningham

Cunningham Speaks

Evening Music

September 04, 2007

Merce Cunningham shares personal anecdotes about John Cage, including how Cage found their 6th Avenue apartment, his work habits, cooking abilities and fashion preferences — and how together they engaged in a perpetual quest to expand the boundaries of art.

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