Cage, John. COMPOSER - Signed Publishing Instructions

Description: Cage, John. (1912-1992). INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUPLICATING 'CONDUCTOR' - Signed Instructions to the Publisher . Typed document signed from the innovative and influential American composer, being his instructions for the printing of the CONDUCTOR instructions for his Concert for Piano and Orchestra . Signed in blue ink "John Cage / Stony Point, NY / June 30, 1960." 1 p. "INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUPLICATING CONDUCTOR / 2 unnumbered typewritten pages preceded by a title page. The page with CONDUCTOR at the top goes to the left, the other to the right. / Staple or stich and provide with a cover." Together with the printed score ("Using a stop-watch, the conductor changes clock-time to effective time....He may begin anywhere in the following table...") by Edition Peters (1960), 2 pages, adhering to the given directions provided by the composer. In fine condition, annotated in another hand in pencil at the foot "Printing Cost for One Set / 3 sheets / 24¢." 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 28 cm). John Cage's Concert for Piano and Orchestra is one of the seminal works of the second half of the twentieth century, and the centerpiece of the middle period of Cage's output. Composed between 1957 and 1958 and premiered in New York, May 15, 1958, i t is a culmination of Cage's work up to that point, incorporating notation techniques he had spent the past decade developing - techniques which remain radical to this day. The work has no score, but rather consists of highly detailed parts and the composition comprises 63 pages to be played, in whole or in part, in any sequence, involving 84 'types' of composition, in whole or in part, in any duration, with any number of the above performers, as a solo, chamber ensemble, symphony, concert for piano and orchestra, aria, etc. Should any performance not include all of the instruments, the title would be changed to reflect the chosen instrumentation, i.e. Solo for Piano. The work was used as music for the choreographed piece by Merce Cunningham Antic Meet , with stage decors and costume design by Robert Rauschenberg. The notation of each part uses a system wherein space is relative to time. The amount of time is determined by the musician and then altered during performance, by the conductor, whose role is to act as a chronometer on the podium whose arms simulate the movement of the hands of a clock. Schubertiade Music Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT Gabe Boyers, owner of Schubertiade Music & Arts was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and is a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! Schubertiade Music & Arts deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limitand is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Price: 1980 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

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