Episode 1054 | The Silence that Speaks: The Making of John Cage’s 4'33

This episode delves into the unconventionalorigins of John Cage’s 4'33", examining the historical,cultural, and personal forces that shaped this silent yet profound composition.We dissect how Cage's immersion in Zen Buddhism, exposure to modern art and experimental sound, and rejectionof conventional Western musical norms gave rise to a work that redefines music.Through this lens, 4'33" stands not as absence, but as abold form of presence.

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