Name: Locations - John Cage: Sonatas And Interludes / Herbert Henck: Festeburger Fantasien
Brand: John Cage

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4728282

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Limited edition

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2020-04-03

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28947282822

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John Cage

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Jazz

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

John Cage (1912-1992) was an American composer, music theorist, writer, philosopher, and artist. He is widely recognized as a pioneer of post-war avant-garde composition. Cage's innovative approach to music involved the use of indeterminate techniques and unconventional instruments such as prepared piano and percussion ensemble. His works often incorporated elements of chance and environmental sounds. With his profound interest in Eastern philosophies, particularly Zen, Cage explored new ways to remove creative choice from composition. His groundbreaking ideas had a significant impact on younger musicians and artists.

During his career, Cage collaborated with renowned dance companies and composed music specifically for their performances. Notably, he formed a lifelong relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Throughout his life, Cage constantly pushed boundaries by experimenting with different forms of musical performance including electronics and large-scale events characterized by haphazardness.

Cage's influence extended beyond the United States as he traveled extensively throughout Europe delivering lectures and captivating audiences with his performances. Despite facing criticism for his unorthodox methods, John Cage remains an influential figure in contemporary music history.

“As well as being a superb technician,” wrote The Guardian, “Herbert Henck always puts together his discs with great thoughtfulness.” “Locations” gives the most complete indication of Henck’s musical range yet. He is heard, once again, as an insightful interpreter of modern music, and also as a most convincing improviser. Disc One is devoted to an impeccable account of John Cage’s seminally important “Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano”. Disc Two features two groups of improvised “fantasies”, each of them taped as “freestyle extensions” of Henck’s interpretative work.

Locations - John Cage: Sonatas And Interludes / Herbert Henck: Festeburger Fantasien

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