2004-01-19
... ? Guardian Unlimited | Arts Friday Review | The music of chanceThe composer John Cage was at the heart of the 20th-century avant-garde. He is remembered for his 'silent' piece, 4'33', his immersion in eastern philosophy, his use of random elements in his music - and his sense of fun. On the eve of a festival in his honour, musicians, artists and choreographers explain what he means to them