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 ….]