Shush

Radio 3 to air ‘silent symphony’:
“Cage’s reasoning for composing 4’33’ was to demonstrate that ‘wherever we are what we hear mostly is noise’. “

I’m sure you are all aware of this ‘seminal’ moment, however this morning’s BBC Breakfast also featured footage of the rehearsal. Which was nice.

*blinks*

[UPDATE: It seems I’m going out tonight, don’t suppose anyone could record it for me ….]

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