Interviews from the Archives: Two Composers.
A double interview: Terry talks with musicians John Cage and David Del Tredici. John Cage is one of the leading figures in 20th century music. Cage pioneered the use of chance processes in music. David Del Tredici is at the forefront of what's been called "the new tonality," music that is less dependent on the harsh dissonances and complex rhythms of the avant-garde, in favor of lusher arrangements and melodies. Del Tredici won the Pulitzer Prize for music for his composition, "In Memory of a Summer Day," based on the kid's story, "Through The Looking Glass." The Cage interview originally aired 9/10/82, Del Tredici ran 11/10/87).
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