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John Cage & Lejaren Hiller / Ben Johnston
Experimental composers Cage, Hiller, and Johnston exploring chance operations and avant-garde notation in 1970s classical music.
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John Cage, Lejaren Hiller, and Ben Johnston represent pivotal figures in experimental and avant-garde music. This collaborative work bridges composition and chance operations, showcasing Cage's indeterminate methods alongside Johnston's innovative string techniques. Their 1971 release HPSCHD/String Quartet No. 2 exemplifies post-war experimental music's intersection of technology, acoustics, and compositional philosophy, influencing subsequent generations of avant-garde and electronic music practitioners.