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John Cage’s silent piece, as performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Centre:

Things to cherish about this: that it was performed by a serious orchestra, in such a serious manner and a serious setting; that the BBC broadcast it (who else would?); that it was given the same serious treatment that any other work would get; but that almost everyone involved, including, perhaps especially the conductor, can see the humour in it.

Found via imomus.

One Comment

  1. Posted April 3, 2007 at 2:40 am | Permalink

    Death to artists. There is nothing else to say. Death to artists.

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