Deckplatt der Partitur von J.Cage's 4'33"
4'33"
4'33" by John Cage
Layout der Komposition 4'33" in 3 Sätzen
Note: The title of this work is the total length in minutes and seconds of its performance. At Woodstock, N.Y., August 29. 1952, the title was 4'33" and the three parts were 35", 2'40" and 1'20". It was performed by David Tudor, pianist, who indicated the beginning of parts by closing, the endings by opening the keyboard lid. After the Woodstock performance, a copy in proportional notation was made for Irwin Kremer. In it the timelengths of the movements were 30", 2'23" and 1'40". However, the work may be performed by any instrumentalist(s) and the movements may last any lenghts of time. For Irwin Kremer.
4'33" for any instrument and combination of instruments
performance video mit david tudor