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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It

  • Episode aired Sep 17, 1990
  • TV-14
  • 55m
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John Cage in John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (1990)
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In 1952, David Tudor sat down in front of a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds and did nothing. The piece 4'33" written by John Cage, is possibly the most famous and important piece in 20... Read allIn 1952, David Tudor sat down in front of a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds and did nothing. The piece 4'33" written by John Cage, is possibly the most famous and important piece in 20th century avant-garde.In 1952, David Tudor sat down in front of a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds and did nothing. The piece 4'33" written by John Cage, is possibly the most famous and important piece in 20th century avant-garde.

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    • Allan Miller
  • Writer
    • Vivian Perlis
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    • John Cage
    • Merce Cunningham
    • Yoko Ono
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    • Director
      • Allan Miller
    • Writer
      • Vivian Perlis
    • Stars
      • John Cage
      • Merce Cunningham
      • Yoko Ono
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    Merce Cunningham
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    Yoko Ono
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    Laurie Anderson
    Laurie Anderson
    • Self
    Robert Rauschenberg
    Robert Rauschenberg
    • Self - Artist
    Margaret Leng Tan
    • Self - Performer
    Calvin Tomkins
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    • (as Calvin Tompkins)
    David Tudor
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    Bernie Wagenblast
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    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Allan Miller
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      • Vivian Perlis
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      • September 17, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
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    • Language
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